Contemporary Urban Fiction: Exploring the Vibrant Realities of City Life Are you passionate about gritty stories that delve into the realities of city life? If so, you'll be captivated by contemporary urban fiction. This genre has gained popularity in recent years for its raw portrayal of urban environments, diverse characters, and complex storylines. In this article, we'll explore some highly recommended contemporary urban fiction novels, talented authors who excel in this genre, and websites where you can find more enticing reads. 1. "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas: First on our list is "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas. This powerful and thought-provoking novel follows the journey of Starr Carter, a sixteen-year-old girl who witnesses the fatal shooting of her unarmed best friend at the hands of a police officer. Thomas's writing tackles important themes such as racial inequality, police brutality, and social justice, making it a must-read for anyone interested in contemporary urban fiction. 2. "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas: If you're looking for another compelling read by Angie Thomas, "On the Come Up" fits the bill perfectly. This novel tells the story of sixteen-year-old Bri, an aspiring young rapper who navigates the challenges of pursuing her dreams while dealing with poverty, violence, and prejudice in her neighborhood. With its authentic voice and heartfelt storytelling, this book is a must-read for fans of contemporary urban fiction. 3. "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Delving into a different urban setting, "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie takes us on a journey through the lives of Ifemelu and Obinze, two young Nigerians who face a range of experiences as immigrants in the United States and the UK. This novel explores themes of race, identity, and cultural assimilation, providing a unique perspective on urban life from an immigrant's point of view. 4. "The Coldest Winter Ever" by Sister Souljah: A classic in the genre, "The Coldest Winter Ever" by Sister Souljah follows the life of Winter Santiaga, the privileged daughter of a Brooklyn drug lord, as she navigates the dangerous streets and urban landscape. This gripping tale explores themes of power, wealth, and survival, immersing readers in a world of crime, love, and family dynamics. Where to Find More Contemporary Urban Fiction: If you're craving more contemporary urban fiction, there are several websites you can turn to for curated recommendations and discussions. Goodreads.com is a popular platform where you can find user-generated lists, reviews, and ratings of urban fiction novels. Bookriot.com is another excellent resource that offers articles, recommendations, and author interviews specifically focused on contemporary urban fiction. In conclusion, contemporary urban fiction takes readers on a journey through the vibrant and complex realities of city life. From exploring themes of social justice to providing unique perspectives on urban environments, this genre offers an immersive reading experience. Whether you choose to dive into the works of Angie Thomas, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Sister Souljah, or other talented authors, you're sure to find captivating stories that mirror the diverse tapestry of urban spaces. So grab a book, find a cozy spot, and get ready to be transported into the captivating world of contemporary urban fiction. Happy reading!
Gu Xiaotian, male, suffers from mild mental illness. He "encountered" a mental illness system, which sent him to a parallel time and space, traversing into the body of someone else who also suffers from mental illness. This is a joyful story of a mentally ill patient with a system, and his perception of a group of "ordinary mortals."... "Mr. Gu, may I ask for your thoughts on marrying the goddess in the hearts of the male animals in the Heavenly Emperor City?" "It's all the same as turning off the lights and being with someone else," Gu Xiaotian replied, pinching his nostrils in response to the reporter's interview. "Mr
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Cold body, strange appearance. Head pounding, seeming like a fool. Abandoned by the noble Yang family, enduring unimaginable pain and ridicule for over a decade. Finally, one day, the bitter turns sweet as he obtains the pinnacle of extraterrestrial technology - the superpower catalogue. Over a hundred superpowers across seven categories, his extraordinary life begins. Instant teleportation, vision through walls, telepathy, dream construction, electromagnetic storms, size manipulation, invisibility, time stoppage, space folding... All the incredible superpowers you can imagine. Upholding justice, promoting goodness, eliminating evil and vanquishing monsters, he creates businesses and enriches the nation with the power of medicine, earning the admiration and applause of the people.
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He is the creator of the "Aesthetic of Violence" film; he is called the "genius" director in the film industry; his movies have won numerous awards and created countless classics; he has inspired the potential of many artists' performances and created one movie king and queen after another; he is the renowned Hong Kong director - Lu Yan. P.S.: This book is purely fictional, and the stories all take place in parallel spaces. Group number: [group number]
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Parallel world; The Louvre's glass pyramid, gone! The Sydney Opera House, gone! The Bird's Nest, gone! The Golden Gate Bridge, Tokyo Tower, Vienna's Golden Hall... The Earth's greatest artistic treasures, humanity's wealth, disappeared one by one. What to do? Gongtong sighed softly: No choice, it's up to me to bring back the highest wisdom of the people of Earth!
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High Yang was accidentally hit on the head by a brick falling from the sky. The brick propelled him to the celestial realm, where he became the apprentice of the janitor, responsible for cleaning the heavens. These things that were considered rubbish in the celestial realm were treasures in High Yang's eyes. With these treasures, the fruits he grew and the fish he raised not only tasted delicious but also had the benefits of health and cultivation, becoming highly sought-after items in the mortal realm. With nothing else to do, he went to the Gourd Palace to look for the elixirs that the Old Immortal accidentally scattered on the ground, and then went to the Jade Pool to get some fairy wine to sell in the mortal realm. These things were all highly coveted down there! From then on, High Yang began a wonderful life. (Created a QQ group, hoping friends who enjoy this book can join: Thank you!) (PS: During the launch of the new book, I'm seeking recommendations, collections, and donations... basically, anything and everything!)
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"Director, I feel that the posture I just took when falling down was not twisted enough, lacking a bit of depth, unable to express the complex emotions in the character's heart. Please allow me to give it another try. I will bring out 100% of my energy, striving to portray depth without being somber, ordinary without being mediocre, and deliver a great performance as this dead body." "Get out of the way, don't block the camera!" ... When dreams wither, do you still remember the line often spoken by Stephen Chow? "Actually, I am an actor." ... Perhaps we cannot control the throat of fate, but at least we can grab someone else's. In the ordinary journey, putting our heart into efforts, putting our heart into life, what could be more splendid than this?
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Holding a meager salary, eating boxed lunches, riding a dilapidated bicycle, he was originally content with being a worker in the city. However, due to his gradually revealed talents, he became the target of various offers and even caught the attention of beautiful women. "Sigh, I could have relied on my looks to make a living, but I had to rely on my talent instead. Let me be alone for a while," Qin Chuan said with a headache. [This book is purely fictional and should not be associated with reality.]
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Chen Jiayu thought that his destiny was an unchanging equation. But this time, a strange and beautiful repeater suddenly appeared in his class. Will his destiny be changed?
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[Synopsis]: In the gaze of disdain from teachers and ridicule from classmates, Guo Ming, a small delinquent, undergoes a peculiar transformation in his life. He takes the first step towards an important turning point in his life by successfully gaining admission to the most prestigious high school in the entire county.
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Upon waking up, Chu Feng found himself all alone in the world. Unbeknownst to him, he had been unwittingly placed in a nationwide live streaming program for everyone to watch. Everyone wanted to witness his humiliating moments, to see how a young person from a powerful nation would crumble in solitude. Awakening to the system, Chu Feng learned that the world was on the brink of a divine and demonic revival. He embarked on a solitary cultivation journey. When the divine and demonic beings returned to the world, Chu Feng stood alone in the empty city, unleashing a sword that split the heavens. The gods, demons, and immortals from all realms, all fell with a single stroke of his sword.
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Lin Zhen crossed over into a traditional Chinese courtyard and became Jia Dongxu's co-worker. Grandpa Yi wanted him to support him in old age, only teaching Jia Dongxu his locksmith skills. Little did they know that Lin Zhen had a system that accelerated his experience by a thousand times, rendering him self-taught in any skill. At this time, neither Qin Hairu, Lou Xiao'e, nor Yu Li were married. Qin Hairu and Yu Li rejected Lin Zhen's proposal due to his poverty and lonely status. Ironically, Lou Xiao'e's mother wanted to find a man with a humble background for her daughter. Naturally, Lin Zhen intercepted the opportunity. After marriage, they lived in harmony and had four sons. On the day Lin Zhen became an engineer at the steel mill, Jia Dongxu encountered trouble. Qin Hairu watched helplessly as Lin Zhen's four sons beat Jia Dongxu to the ground, leaving her with tears of regret. Yu Li, on the other hand, couldn't help but envy Lou Xiao'e as she listened to her thrifty father-in-law's continuous financial calculations.
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She is a fearsome world-class secret agent, operating in the shadows. Unexpectedly, she finds herself reborn into a poor single-parent household in 1970s Hong Kong. This is the story of her rise, step by step! PS: The days of digging holes and filling them up have begun again. Seeking clicks, seeking bookmarks... all kinds of pleading...
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Divorced for four years, Sun Wu unexpectedly encountered his ex-wife, who was accompanied by an adorable little girl. "You already have a child?" he asked. "She's yours," she replied. There was no need for a complicated chase to win her back; they quickly remarried. However, Sun Wu, who had been complacent all this time, now had to stand up. He had no choice but to support his family. But in this bustling city by the sea, even a lifetime of hard work could not afford an ordinary person a house, unless they had a tiny bit of luck. For example: binding with a system. With the system's support, Sun Wu wrote novels, created animations, directed movies... He seemed to be capable of anything. Many years later, a reporter asked him, "Mr. Sun, what's the secret to your success?" "It's all due to my personal efforts; no need for envy," Sun Wu shamelessly
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To become a great doctor, one must be well-versed in the "Su Wen," "Jia Yi," "Huangdi's Classic of Needle Therapy," "Mingtang Liuzhu," the twelve meridians, the three divisions and nine pulses, the five zang organs and six fu organs, the superficial and deep acupoints, the compatibility of herbs, the medical formulas of Zhang Zhongjing, Wang Shuhe, Ruan Henan, Fan Dongyang, Zhang Miao, Jin Shao, and others. One must also have a profound understanding of yin and yang, destiny, various methods of divination, such as "Zhuo Gui" and the "Book of Changes," and the art of astromancy. Only then can one be considered a great doctor.
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"Stop it, don't fight! Lu Bu, Bai Qi, you think I'm talking nonsense, right? And you, Genghis Khan, put the stool down!" Jiang Xiaoming, a loser librarian, never expected that the Great Gods would inexplicably come to his house. As long as he can support them for a year, he can live a life of wealth and luxury in the second half of his life. But with a monthly salary of only two thousand yuan, how can he ensure that these people don't starve to death? Online waiting, quite urgent!!!"
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Betrayed and reborn with the help of an extraterrestrial, a modern tough girl decides to become a low-key tycoon. If it can be solved with money, it's not a problem! Unexpectedly, a proud and sullen marquis from ancient times crosses paths with a modern reborn tough girl. What kind of collision will occur? When the boy's parents' check smashes into his face, stay away from my son. With ease, the girl orders a billion and buys her husband for a fortune. From being a teacher for a day to a husband for a lifetime, marrying and serving the husband, my dear, please treat your husband as heaven. From being a slave for a day to a slave for a lifetime, marrying and serving the wife, my dear husband, it seems like your memory is not so good. When a modern reborn tough girl meets a proud sullen time-traveling man, who's in charge? Let the check decide!
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Imperial Soul Pearl, a rare treasure that contains the memories of hundreds of ancient emperor souls. It includes the unrivaled medical skills of Yan Emperor Shennong, the unparalleled dominance of the First Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the unparalleled strategies of Emperor Wu of Wei Cao Cao, the martial arts prowess of Emperor Xuanren Duan Yu, and even the exquisite poetry of the last ruler of Southern Tang, Li Yu. After Jiang Xu's revenge failed, his soul accidentally merged with the Imperial Soul Pearl, gaining not only the memories of all the ancient emperors but also the ability to travel through time and reborn against the heavens. Prior to his rebirth, Jiang Xu was ignorant and without talent.
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Qiu Ye lived for over thirty years in her previous life and learned one lesson: money is better in one's own hands. In her previous life, she lacked money and pretended to be morally superior, disregarding the value of money. As a result, she ended up living with her mother-in-law, suppressing her desires and enduring a miserable life. The constant conflicts within the family strained her marriage. Finally, fate granted her a chance for rebirth. She vowed to start earning and saving money from a young age, determined to buy her own house and live the life she desired.
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On a September evening, a white cat sat on the rooftop of a building in Jianghai City, admiring the sunset. Looking up at the sky from a 45-degree angle, the cat's mind was filled with countless emotions. The evening glow painted half the sky crimson, reflecting on the rows of camphor trees that covered the streets. A girl in white passed by the building, pushing her bicycle. Suddenly, she stopped and looked up, encountering the melancholic white cat. This unexpected encounter led to an entertainment storm that swept across the entire planet. 'This is not the blue Earth, yet it gradually acquires familiar melodies and rhythms. Whether you're an ordinary girl or a shining singing sensation, all I want is to become human, holding your hand as we walk under the sun.'
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The story starts with ten world wills simultaneously approaching me to play the role of the antagonist... I thought being the antagonist would be simple, just follow the plot and receive rewards for achieving small goals. I could go home, buy a pig farm, a few houses, and several cars... But little did I know, there is no room for two tigers on one mountain. The protagonist, this arrogant and domineering being, wouldn't tolerate another in their world. Crooked-mouthed war gods, the Dragon King's unwanted son-in-law—how is it that you two started fighting again as soon as I left for a moment?! Entertainment superstar, plagiarizing saint—each taking half of the five thousand years from top to bottom, is it not enough for you two to plagiarize? Why insist on having it all to yourself? And inciting fans to riot offline, what are you trying to do? Start a world war? I'm the antagonist, why do you rely on me every day to put out fires and mediate disputes? And you, why do you relentlessly pester me when you can be the destined female lead? Antagonists are coarse, unlike protagonists who understand emotions and love. I only know how to use money to show compassion—I don't want to and won't know how to sweet talk, I just want to go home and experience university life! This site reminds: w
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