Married to the Male Lead’s Foolish Younger Brother [70s]

My Thoughts on Married to the Male Lead’s Foolish Younger Brother [70s]

"Married to the Male Lead’s Foolish Younger Brother [70s]" promised a cozy slice-of-life journey with a touch of transmigration and a dash of special abilities. While it delivered on some fronts, I found myself ultimately wanting more depth and a more satisfying conclusion.

First Impressions

The premise is certainly intriguing: a modern woman transmigrating into the body of a woman in the 1970s, married to a man pretending to be foolish. The initial setup had me hooked, eager to see how she'd navigate the era, manage her "golden finger" supermarket, and uncover the secrets surrounding her seemingly simple life.

What Works Well

The novel shines in its depiction of daily life in the 70s. The descriptions of cooking and market trips, while perhaps repetitive, offered a glimpse into the era's atmosphere. The romance, while not intensely passionate, was a decent backdrop to the main story. I appreciated the author's focus on domesticity and building a life, even if it sometimes felt a bit too uneventful.

Areas of Concern

My biggest issue lies with the pacing and the lack of resolution in several key plot points. The "golden finger" supermarket felt underutilized, almost like an afterthought. I also felt that the ending was too abrupt, leaving several questions unanswered. What about the MC's original family? What about the family of the original body? What about the ML's future? These dangling threads detracted from my overall enjoyment. The villains were also portrayed as extremely wicked, and the story seemed to gloss over some of their actions. It was also frustrating that the MC never found out that the ML was faking his idiocy.

Final Verdict

"Married to the Male Lead’s Foolish Younger Brother [70s]" is an okay read if you're looking for a light, fluffy story with a focus on slice-of-life elements. However, be prepared for a somewhat incomplete narrative and a lack of closure on several key plot points. It's a pleasant enough distraction, but ultimately, it didn't quite live up to its full potential. I would rate it a 3 out of 5.