one of my 2024 new year’s resolutions was to stop spending time reading silly web novels and read Real Books instead (alr failed) but i’m logging this one (NOT cheating) because it accomplished what many Real Books couldn’t—it made me actually think about my life and also cry…heheheha (this is the running theme of the novel to some extent too…there is no worry or doubt or anxiety that cannot be heheheha-ed away)
no idea why i spent hours reading a book about math when i should have been actually doing math + i couldn’t actually understand any of the math (set theory?? in CHINESE?? cannot lah) but heheheha!
cried mainly because (1) 160s struggle, though i’ll probably look back upon in one year and clown my current self for being so ridiculous and (2) throwback to math oly days and just general “am i smart or am i just good at faking it” insecurities—lowkey a rafflesian trademark? also (3) it reminded me of my sister’s “得过且过就好” mindset that, from a mental health POV is probably for the better (especially in the short term), but is fundamentally different from the rest of my family’s. (i love oversharing on goodreads!!!!) but honestly (2) was a big deal especially in jc when the learning curve for lit/ki was insane and it still hits now whenever the learning curve gets steep, e.g., 161/debate/newspaper when i open an article draft and see 99+ comments/edits HAHAH but i strongly believe that i’m not that affected + actually equipped with a GROWTH MINDSET to rise up and overcome 🆙🆙🆙 personal growth 🆒 character development 🔛🔝
Very dramatic plot. 3 different time lines make the whole story come into view. It talks about math concept a littile bit. Actually it's a romantic love story.
I would like to watch the TV drama. Hope the drama is as good as the book.