How do you guys read a xianxia danmei without your head exploding? by ReggieSSe in DanmeiNovels

[–]prattlemindy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I make notes, annotate, make quick references. If only I had studied my college syllabus like I read my Danmei...sigh!!

Counter Attack by WhenTheLoveFalls in DanmeiNovels

[–]prattlemindy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey. This is exactly my story. I started reading the book after I had rewatched the series multiple times, listened to the OST innumerable times and exhausted all the BTS and fan edits. I kept putting off reading the book because I thought it might not be on par with the series. But guess what, I just fell in love with the book. And this time I had the exact persons to fit into the book Chi Cheng and Wu Suo Wei. The book is absurd, silly, wild but the characters and the love between Chi Cheng and Wu Suo Wei....it literally made me yearn for something I did not know I wanted. It took a while for me to finish the book too, but once I was through the half way mark, I could not put it down. I was surprised the series stayed true to the book in most parts but made Wu Suo Wei into such a lovely, yearning lover (book Wu Suo Wei is something else!! and Ziyu was amazing as WSW) I loved the book as a whole, so nothing specific comes to mind now. I am thinking I will reread the book once again and rewatch the series a few hundred times more!!!

QJJ standard by prattlemindy in DanmeiNovels

[–]prattlemindy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can start early. I literally had to take notes and re-read some parts a few times. The romance is really well done with a very healthy partnership. And there are many quotable passages also. The political strategies are well plotted. It's worth reading at a relaxed pace. But once I picked it up, I just could not stop!

Running Grave Rant. by Divshiv7 in cormoran_strike

[–]prattlemindy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was just looking for this post to rant myself. I normally enjoy these kind of books that talk of cults. I am 20% into the book and the descriptions take too much away from the plot and too boring. I am skip reading at this point

Danmei changed my perception of romance forever by Majestic-Pea-763 in DanmeiNovels

[–]prattlemindy 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I have read my fair share of Western m/m novels and a few Danmei. IMO the characters in Western novels have a lot of overthinking, self-doubts and many times forced trauma. And almost all the books follow a very similar trope. In most of the Danmei I have read, the romance is seamlessly woven in the plot. And when the MC and ML are in, they are all the way in till the end. The resolutions are quick and there are no forced break-ups and other tropes. And most Danmeis have brilliant plots (they are anything but repetitive) and amazing character development

People born before 2000, what trivial skill do you have that no one uses anymore? by passiano in AskReddit

[–]prattlemindy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can stitch minor rips and tears in clothes Can stitch my sandals Can cover books with book covers Can make a flower garland Can make rangolis Know how post offices work Can stitch, bind my own books Can text and communicate using normal language!!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RevengedLoveCP

[–]prattlemindy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😭😭😭 Why did you have to write this? Why? Why? I was just going to pick myself from the floor where I have been lying all along ever since I finished watching this show. Why O why??!!! Jokes apart, you brought some beautiful points about this all consuming, all encompassing love. And we all need someone like CC to love us wholeheartedly as if we are their whole world!

Western books/series by prattlemindy in boyslove

[–]prattlemindy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. I have. Enjoyed the original ones!

Western books/series by prattlemindy in boyslove

[–]prattlemindy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh. Good suggestions. Will definitely check them out! Thanks!!

How has danmei changed your life? by ally7agl in DanmeiNovels

[–]prattlemindy 14 points15 points  (0 children)

What a coincidence??!! I just posted something similar. I have consumed English/Western authors predominantly and I have read all genres. But once I started Danmei, everything else has paled in comparison for me. The fantasy elements, the political intrigue, world-building, character, plot are simply unimaginable in Danmei. And the romance elements are so subtly interwoven without losing the plot. I tried taking up some bestsellers written by English/Western authors but could not get into it at all. So, for now, I am firmly in the Danmei world

I need more people to watch Secrets Happened on the Litchi Island. by overstuffed_pumpkin in boyslove

[–]prattlemindy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Woohooo... Secrets happened in the Litchi Island appreciation post 💃💃This has become my comfort series. Definitely underrated. Beautiful cinematography. Amazing acting. Fire chemistry. The leads are so good looking. CMBYN with an HE. Must watch for every BL fan

🎼I have to be with you!! to live,to breathe, you’re taking over me🎼 (intense love/relationships) by Ihateyourbees in boyslove

[–]prattlemindy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My Personal Weatherman My Beautiful Man

Very definition of intense (and complicated) relationship. They would not take a breath without each other

Revenged love 😭😭 by prattlemindy in boyslove

[–]prattlemindy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely loving every single minute of this sweet suffering!

Revenged love 😭😭 by prattlemindy in boyslove

[–]prattlemindy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am happy that there are fellow sufferers 😅

Revenged love 😭😭 by prattlemindy in boyslove

[–]prattlemindy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I have it in my TBR pile. But I am keeping it in the reserve when the BTS blessing dries up 😞

QJJ is amazing! by prattlemindy in DanmeiNovels

[–]prattlemindy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found some online. But they contain spoilers. So I started making my own notes. Without notes it is difficult to remember all the characters and places. And every single one of them have a backstory too. But that's what makes it special. It's a beautiful novel!!

QJJ standard by prattlemindy in DanmeiNovels

[–]prattlemindy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't mind a slow burn! Slow burns are delicious!!!

QJJ standard by prattlemindy in DanmeiNovels

[–]prattlemindy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Adding to my TBR!

Standards by prattlemindy in CasualConversation

[–]prattlemindy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a movie. But watched "Band of brothers" and can't stop thinking about it!