The Youthful You Who Was So Beautiful

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Is there a possibility, that love doesn’t exist in the world?

Adapted into a movie, Better Days with Jackson Yi and Zhou DongYu.

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Better Days
In His Youth, In Her Beauty
YYSB
少年的你,如此美丽
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Jaanu
Jaanu rated it
July 18, 2020
Status: Completed
Loved this book..a lot.. excellent translation..I didn't feel like reading translation.. it felt like reading a novel itself... it's stirs your heart strings.. this entire novel either it was happiness, sadness any feeling I was feeling high of it... it made me think a lot to.. it's a beautiful story.. very worth reading..I will come reading again when I feel down though it's sad at points.. this novel is full of hope
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bigdipper
bigdipper rated it
May 1, 2020
Status: Completed
This novel is probably the most beautiful and poignant I've read in years. It made me cry at 3am, feeling hollow and yet full.
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Nekoyama.Jin
Nekoyama.Jin rated it
April 24, 2020
Status: --
This story is so effortless. So mind boggling; truly a tearjerker. The strength, love and trust between Bai Ye and Chen Nian is honestly such a beautiful thing to read about. The injustice in society and law is also an interesting read (as a law student myself), I found it frustrating to read about but it gives you a whole new perspective. Chen Nian and Bai Ye are so much more strong than any other characters mentally. I cried a lot :,)
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Izsua
Izsua rated it
April 23, 2020
Status: c2019
Wauw, this was really emotional heavy, but beautifully written novel.

Even though the novel has a really dark theme, I really recommend to read it. The novel depicts the harsh reality of society. It is one of the few gem stories, which are really hard to find. Even if some parts are hard to read through, continue with the story.

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I really hate 'the r*pe element' (doesn't matter in which story). It was a relief that they only described a part (details) near the end. But I really despise that people, who are underage, are a gray area in the law. The fact that they are underage does not make the heaviness of bullying and r*pe any less. But I agree that they need psychological guidance, though that doesn't mean no/less punishment.

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Asurn
Asurn rated it
January 12, 2023
Status: Completed
damn, what a story, not for the faint of heart though, take precautions

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some of the "bullying" portrayed in this story isn't simply kids being mean to each other but goes to very dark places very fast. In fact some occurances can be described as even s*xual abuse or even (oral) r*pe inflicted upon the MC and maybe there should be a tag related to those subjects added on here as a warning.

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overall the story deserves it's high ratings on here, If you havent read it and are undecided, go for it. <<less
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Shamikaba
Shamikaba rated it
October 19, 2022
Status: Completed
This was so so good, made me feel so many emotions, made me bawl one min ans in the next one filled with sweetness so please give this a try, you wouldn't regret it.
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tornberry
tornberry rated it
April 14, 2022
Status: Completed
I originally wanted to write many things, but let me just say that this is very nicely written and translated. The cruelty depicted in the bullying (and also the adults' hypocrisies and unhelpful law) here is quite hard for me to take, I even wanted to drop this so many times in the middle of the read, but I persisted.

In the end though, I was able to feel exactly like the MC. Humans are a complex and hypocritical creature, but there are kindness and beauty in them even though you... more>> can only feel it to selected people. <<less
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Yujian
Yujian rated it
November 2, 2021
Status: Completed
Before reading this I already watched the movie Better Days and I could say those two actors portrayed their roles so excellently. Since the movie is so heartbreaking and I was so annoyed most of the time with bullying and hateful stuff in the plot I really avoided reading this novel but to my surprise I kinda like this also. I think since movie is visually related medium and novel is more on imaginations my fear of getting hype again subsided. Both novel and drama have their own unique colors.... more>> This novel worth the hype and love and good reviews from readers. I particularly love the English trans of title - To The Youthful You Who Was So Beautiful". Just by reading this title my heart is aching. As I said in the movie review "every child is precious to their parents" so if a parent is thinking to harm one child just think first of your own child to take out the hatred feelings to the other child. This novel again emphasized that in somehow, in someway, there will be a person that will love you, that will protect you and that will try to give the happiness of this world - and that is Xiao Bei to Chen Nian. This novel is highly recommended. Thanks for the translator. Good job. <<less
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k24_isavid
k24_isavid rated it
May 20, 2021
Status: Completed
This was so beautiful. I had to go to school with puffy eyelids from crying myself to sleep with this. It's really downright beautiful.
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6adik
6adik rated it
January 31, 2021
Status: epilogue 2
woah...

tragically beautiful to the point the whole story is speaking the whole truth.

what I found admirable about this amazing novel, that despite everything the characters went through the author did not forget to include that there's still positive hope and chance for everyone.

... more>> i agree to Nian's letter to the police officer. her views and feelings towards everything speaks volumes to the reality everyone is facing now.

"Every single decision made by a person – the ultimate decision making power, and the responsibility for the making of such decisions, lay with that person, and not with anyone else." - Chen Nian

i dunno but I like this line the most.

thank you! <<less
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Onymous
Onymous rated it
August 12, 2020
Status: Completed
Just simply amazing. Their love is truly beautiful and unadulterated. It's like both of them only had each other in their worlds. They still socialize, yes, but at the end of the day, they are each other's life force. Mutualism, the first word in the novel.

This was a really good read. Usually I read light hearted ones or good romance comedy or the overbearing CEO cliches, that was why every chapter especially around the end parts made me hesitate if I should continue. Because it was kind of dark for... more>> me. Bullying, r*pe and mu*der. The protagonists already experienced so much and yet they had to undergo many more and even got separated for awhile. But their love and complete trust towards one another made me harden my heart at the extreme sadness and pity for all they were going through to finish this story. And I'm glad I did. I'm glad I really did.

This was beautiful really. I cried. I ached. My heart fluttered. So many emotions brought out from this story. I really suggest people to read it. Thank you author and translator! <<less
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KayTeca
KayTeca rated it
June 28, 2020
Status: --
This got me crying for hours, so heartwrenching and heartwarming. Prepare your tissues y'all. Would reread again for sure.
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SwetaMagar
SwetaMagar rated it
June 28, 2020
Status: --
"We share our joys, and we share our sorrows. We share the light, and we share the darkness."

" He asked me If I trust him? Of course I did.

Every single time he asked, my trust in him grew stronger, and stronger"

The world were the only person they can trust and love is only each other. Bei Ye and Chen Nian both teenager, who faced cruelty, darkness, hate since their childhood. The only light they saw is in each other. Our ML who thinks that the only pure and beautiful thing... more>> in his disgusted life is Chen Nian (FL) and do everything that needed to protect her, even his life! I am truly speechless with this novel. While reading this, I seldomly thought how cruel this world is and how our every actions, our behaivour might impact or effect others life. I only wanna say THIS NOVEL IS GEM! Its better sweet! If I could give 100 star, I would give it! <<less
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CaisAngelsPearl
CaisAngelsPearl rated it
January 29, 2024
Status: Completed
Am gonna be a sheep and just give this the full rating although that ending left a lot to be desired... or maybe not!

I wasn't sure why everyone was commenting about how they cried throughout the novel, until I started doing the same! This author is something else, applause applause sir/madam!

JUST READ IT! If u like me like to read others thoughts before making up your mind then read my thoughts and go ahead and read the novel-what a phenomenal love story narrated by equally phenomenal writing!
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LostMySoul
LostMySoul rated it
October 16, 2023
Status: Completed
I cried. Not just once but many, many chapters.

It's that good.

But definitely not meant for someone just looking for something lighthearted. Like I was.

Stumbled upon it and couldn't bring myself to stop reading it. I wanted justice for both of them. Bullies got off easily.

The way the MC and ML both love each other is so fierce tho. Too bad there were no more extra scenes.

But definitelly a recommended read. Won't be reading this again tho. I cried too much lol
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Scar21
Scar21 rated it
October 4, 2023
Status: --
I'm actually happy that I read the novel and did not watch the movie. I dunno. It's harder for me to connect with characters in movies, compared to reading novels. Also, from the summary I read, the movie seems to be a bit different from the novel, although the core is very much intact.

Anyways, I'm carefully avoiding talking about the story itself, coz I have no words to say. I can't say I love it, for this is not the kind of work that was written to be loved. But,... more>> it's a 10/10 nonetheless. <<less
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lightning018
lightning018 rated it
July 28, 2023
Status: Completed
After this you might need to read light or comedy novels XD this is too heavy. And my concern is about their own family like they're excluded. What happened to those youths were serious! They need guidance. Most of the kids are on their own. Also my concern about bullying is too much and lack of action abt these youths. Mostly the teachers and principal at the school XD wrong very wrong...
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Ppkk85
Ppkk85 rated it
December 15, 2022
Status: Completed
Amazing novel. It’s a dark and heavy content about school bullying, but don’t be afraid to read this novel bc the relationship between FL and MC is so sweet that it’s worth the read. The novel kept me wanting to read more. I wish the novel was longer! I read the novel before watching the movie “Better Days”. Also an amazing movie and the actor and actress fit the role really well.
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Lemur
Lemur rated it
July 9, 2022
Status: Completed
This is seriously one of the most beautiful, heartbreaking and soulful novels I've read in my life.

In regards to the ending:

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I personally avoid reading novels that end sadly (the point of reading for me is to escape the cruelty of reality lol), but fortunately this novel's ending is mostly a happy one. Bittersweet, but happy.

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Honey Star
Honey Star rated it
March 1, 2022
Status: Completed
I found this novel 2 years ago, from its title, it didn't arouse my interest to read it at first. I watched the movie Better Days first but didn't know this was adapted from this novel. I love the movie so much and try to find if there are book version of the movie. And after reading the novel, only one thing I can say.

MASTERPIECE.

From the plot and character development. This novel give me more goosebumps and rollercoaster emotions than the movie. I'm really thankful for the author and the... more>> translators for sharing this beautiful story with us. <<less
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