Back to My Dad’s High School Days - Reviews

For those of you who might hesitate to read this due to possible second-hand embarrassment or other reasons:

This is an amazing novel and far better than I expected it to be. It will definitely be worth your time.

It’s a unique transmigration story, unlike any other I’ve read. By chapter 34, the story mainly focuses on the MC’s parents, and I’m surprisingly happy about this development.

Initially, I thought I’d be more interested in seeing Qin Shiwu (the MC) develop a romantic relationship, but now I’m 100% more invested in his parents’ story and the progression of their romance.

Everything was funny and lifted my spirits. I finished chapter 34 with a smile and am eagerly looking forward to their interactions in the future, watching their relationship grow a little more with each chapter.

In the end, it all comes down to personal preference, so whether you like it or not, I hope my review helps. I wish you all a wonderful day.

Thank you to the translator and the author for creating this plot and translating it into English. Your work is greatly appreciated.

4.5 stars

I wasn’t too keen on reading a romance from a third-party perspective, but the romance developed more from the point of view of those involved. Unexpectedly, I got really attached to the main character (the son) and wanted more family content than romance right up to the end. I read the reviews before diving in, so I was fully prepared for the angst. But it still hit me like a truck. I dare say I’ve cried over fewer than ten books so far, and this one made me cry.

At the beginning, the main character seemed like a bit of a troublemaker, but as more details about his family life were revealed, I just wanted him to have all the happiness in the world. He was so precious in the story and exuded such a childlike vibe that I was initially worried he might be seen as a love rival. However, it was clear he was the "child."

As for the minus 0.5, it’s mainly plot-related. I can’t fault the writing, but I didn’t particularly like how the neglect the main character experienced for 15 years was handled. I didn’t read the extras, so I’m not sure if it was explained more there, but since his parents remembered everything, the neglect seemed semi-deliberate. Partly because they didn’t want to change anything too much (affecting the series of events, I guess), and partly because they were overly protective. In the end, the main character breaks down and apologizes to his father, saying sorry for thinking they didn’t love him. But really, they should be the ones apologizing. That’s 15 years of childhood, pretty much everything. However, I also understand their worries and uncertainty about how else to handle the situation.

, what an emotional rollercoaster!

I stopped reading at chapter 20. I understand that some romances can be slow-burn, but in this case, I didn't feel any chemistry between the two love interests (the parents), nor between them and their time-traveled child. To be honest, the male lead is just a typical annoying douche. While the other characters could have been interesting, they felt flat and unengaging. Additionally, the kid, who is the main character, seems completely irrelevant to the plot involving his parents. It really makes you wonder why his time travel was even a plot point in the first place.

Anyway, that's why I discontinued reading this. Hope it helps you decide whether to read it or not...

P.S. Can we talk about the fact that him traveling back 16 years would logically bring him to the day of his birth, not to his parents' high school days? I know it's a small detail, but it really bothered me every time it was mentioned in the story, and it was mentioned quite a lot. Maybe his parents did have a child at a very young age, but it seems like this aspect wasn't well thought out.