My first read of 2025, and what a way to kick off the year! I picked this up as a quick read with my book club, and it turned out to be an interesting ride.
At first, I was thrown off by the lack of character names, the leads are simply referred to as “the psychiatrist” and “the film emperor” for a good portion of the story. This reminded me of another cursed novel I’ve read where names were revealed bit by bit, and honestly, it added a layer of intrigue to this one as well.
The pacing is fast, a blink, and you might miss something. The writing style leans more toward a summarized narrative rather than a detailed unfolding, which took some getting used to. However, it worked surprisingly well given the novel’s short length.
I couldn’t help but imagine how much angstier this novel could have been if it had started pre-accident, from the psychiatrist’s POV. Midway, though, we do get a flashback from Song Ning’s perspective, and let me tell you, it delivers on the emotional turmoil I was hoping for!
Interestingly, there’s no comedy tag on Novel Updates, but this had me laughing out loud more than once. Despite the psychological undertones, the humor shines through in the interactions and situations, making it unexpectedly delightful. So I added the comedy tag on my review over at Tumblr.
Overall, I really enjoyed this novel. It’s sweet, heartwarming, and full of charm, though the abrupt ending left me wanting more. If you’re looking for a quick, unconventional read with a mix of humor and feels, this one’s worth a shot!
Es una buena historia para apagar la mente y pasar el rato.
A continuación viene un spoiler: Eso si me pareció un poco problemático que el psiquiatra empezará a salir con su paciente teniendo este la edad mental de un chico de 16 años siendo el psiquiatra 10 años mayor.
Pero bue kcy me mantuvo entretenida leyendo la noche que se fue la luz en mi barrio.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.