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The Fine Print by Lauren Asher
“Dreamland主题乐园的霸道总裁爱上小太阳员工”
"The Dominant CEO of Dreamland Theme Park Falls for the Sunshine Employee"
姐妹们,你可曾幻想过 迪士尼/环球影城/欢乐谷或者等等这种大型主题乐园的总裁与一个小小的员工的爱情故事吗?
Ladies, have you ever fantasized about a love story between the CEO of a large-scale theme park like Disney/Universal Studios/Happy Valley and an employee?
这本书可以满足你的幻想——自己的另一半是主题乐园的总裁
This book can fulfill your fantasy—where your significant other is the CEO of a theme park.
Tropes桥段:
- grumpy sunshine 暴躁 X 阳光
- Class difference 阶级差异
- Billionaire hero 亿万富翁英雄
- Boss x Employee 老板 X 员工
- Secret identity 秘密身份
- Age gap (23F/30M) 年龄差 23 X 30
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外国版豆瓣评分:3.91/5
329,994 ratings, 3.91 average rating
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故事内容:Story Synopsis:
男主Rowan是一个主题乐园的总裁,
Rowan, the protagonist, is a CEO of a popular theme park.
爷爷过世后给男主三兄弟布置了不同的任务,
Following the passing of his grandfather, Rowan and his two brothers are assigned different tasks.
男主的任务是要在六个月内把乐园完善,做得更好,如果他失败了就会失去乐园的股权。
Rowan's mission is to revamp and improve the park within six months, or else he risks losing his ownership stake.
男主看似很暴躁傲慢、难以相处,但其实是受他童年经历所影响,
Initially, Rowan comes across as brash, arrogant, and difficult to get along with, but his behavior is influenced by his troubled childhood.
其实他很好相处,是一个外冷内热的人。
In truth, he is more approachable than he appears, harboring a warm and caring nature beneath his exterior.
他在故事初期只在乎自身利益,不在乎乐园员工的死活,压榨员工。
At the story's outset, he prioritizes personal gain over the well-being of the park's employees, often taking advantage of them.
女主Zahra是游乐园的一名员工,她乐天、开朗,
Zahra, the female lead, is a cheerful employee at the amusement park. She exudes an optimistic and lighthearted demeanor.
她在开头和老板兼男主Rowan的相处不太愉悦,女主觉得他是一个没有人性的人。
Initially, her interactions with Rowan, her boss and the male protagonist, are less than pleasant, leaving her with the impression that he lacks compassion.
女主后来因为工作原因和男主的接触机会变多,他们慢慢地互相吸引,
As fate brings Zahra into frequent contact with Rowan due to work-related reasons, an undeniable attraction sparks between them.
通过一次情不自禁的吻令感情就一发不可收拾,他们尝试压抑内心的感觉,
A single, impulsive kiss sets off a chain reaction of uncontrollable emotions, despite their attempts to suppress their true feelings and maintain a facade of normalcy.
装得像没事发生一样,但其实他们微妙的关系已悄然改变。
Unbeknownst to others, their relationship undergoes subtle yet significant shifts.
女主就像一个小太阳一样,照亮Rowan所有不为人知、阴暗不堪的一面,让他慢慢地看到很多自己忽略的东西,产生不一样观点,
Zahra, akin to a radiant sun, illuminates Rowan's hidden and shadowed aspects, enabling him to gradually perceive the aspects of life he had overlooked.
渐渐地,他也成了一个有温度、懂得去关心别人的人,
Consequently, he undergoes a transformation, evolving into a compassionate individual who extends a helping hand to struggling employees,
他会帮助有困难的员工、关心身边的残疾人士、懂得体贴关心女主⋯
demonstrates empathy towards those with disabilities, and exhibits thoughtfulness and care towards Zahra.
不再是别人口中所认为的一个没有感情的机器人。
No longer is he the emotionless automaton that others believe him to be.
个人感受:My Personal Thoughts:
这本书很好读,而且是双视角,情节也非常unpredictable,
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It offers a unique dual perspective, and the plot is filled with unexpected twists and turns.
男主英俊高大威猛,女主可爱乐天,
The male protagonist is handsomely rugged, while the female lead is charmingly optimistic.
真的好配,里面不时的斗嘴互动也很有趣!
They make a perfect pair, and their witty banter and interactions throughout the story are truly delightful.
有趣的情节(慎防剧透)
One particular plot point that stood out to me (spoiler alert):
男主偷偷以陌生人的身分帮女主画画,
the male protagonist secretly assumes the identity of a stranger to help the female lead with her painting.
女主想感谢这个陌生人,女主就写了小纸条希望男主转交,
The female lead, wanting to thank this stranger, writes a note hoping the male protagonist will pass it along.
但也不抱期望,因为觉得男主不会帮忙,
She doesn't hold high hopes since she doesn't believe he would be willing to help.
没想到男主偷偷用假的电话号码联系她。
To her surprise, the male protagonist contacts her using a fake phone number.
他们的对话好好笑,女主一来就讽刺到男主不像是一个会帮忙转达的人,
Their conversation is filled with humor, as the female lead teasingly questions his reliability in delivering the message.
后来男主还对女主的乐天而难以置信,疑问她到底吃了什么药😂
The male protagonist is amazed by her carefree nature and jokingly wonders what medicine she took that made her to be so cheerful 😂