Furong Town (starring Liu Xiaoqing and Jiang Wen)
by J
About This Novel
The first winning work of the Mao Dun Literature Award, the highest award for contemporary literature in China, the film of the same name is directed by Xie Jin and stars Liu Xiaoqing and Jiang Wen. The novel makes a serious review and profound reflection on the nearly 20 years of China's history from the late 1950s to the late 1970s through the experiences of Hu Yuyin, a female vendor in Furong Town, and Qin Shutian, a "rightist" and others in a series of movements from the "Four Cleans-ups" to the "Cultural Revolution." The ups and downs in Furong Town are a microcosm of the history of contemporary Chinese society. The author adopts an almost chronological approach and expresses the true face of various characters in the face of history through the ups and downs of many characters. At the same time, he also sends out a call for humanity and a celebration of beautiful emotions. The novel's use of individual "sexual" psychological motivations to explain historical events is a major breakthrough in contemporary literature.
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Official(128)Scraped 4d ago
This is the epitome of an era and the sadness of an era. The novel is very graphic, and those scenes in Furong Town are still in front of my eyes... This is an era of fear, distortion, and an era that dare not resist. Although Hu Yuyin's character has encountered misfortune, it is not easy to live a strong and hard-working life. From a person who built a new building with her own efforts to living a life of being beaten down, she is a strong woman.
Lotus girl in Furong town, Lotus girl in tears
Although our great director Xie Jin has made this into a classic movie very early, and the leading actors Liu Xiaoqing and Jiang Wen both acted very well and won awards, etc., But after watching the original work, it feels even more classic!
ridiculous
A paper full of absurd words and a handful of bitter tears.
Untitled
If you only have a little time to read, be sure to spend your precious time on worthwhile books, such as this one.
That period was so tragic and painful to read. Now I think about how difficult it was for my parents' generation. Viewing the world differs depending on the author, and reading works differs depending on the reader... A very good work, worthy of everyone's appreciation.
Time, like a doctor of life, can heal the wounds of the soul, reduce the pain of despair, and silence some irresistible feelings. Life often responds with harsh ridicule to those who are unfaithful.
Very good, a microcosm of an era. The sorrow of a generation.
There is no "Furong" in Furong Town
There is indeed a sense of alienation and alienation when reading it. After all, it is a work that is almost realist. It tells a story half a century ago to people half a century later. No matter how you narrate it, this embarrassment is inevitable. One good thing is that when you read and think about it, you can still feel the power that reaches people's hearts. Times will pass and circumstances will change, there is no doubt about this, but there are always things that remain unchanged, such as human nature, some that are kind and beautiful, or those that are ferocious and terrifying, such as emotions, those that are infatuated with each other, or those that gnash their teeth and hate... The list is pretty much the same. Although the ending is unavoidable and creates an atmosphere of hope and comfort in the happy reunion, those scars, those pains, those mental tortures, those collapses of faith towers and ideal highlands caused by reversal of fate and even death, cannot be saved or compensated for at any cost...
Very pretty,,,,,
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Official(128)Scraped 4d ago
This is the epitome of an era and the sadness of an era. The novel is very graphic, and those scenes in Furong Town are still in front of my eyes... This is an era of fear, distortion, and an era that dare not resist. Although Hu Yuyin's character has encountered misfortune, it is not easy to live a strong and hard-working life. From a person who built a new building with her own efforts to living a life of being beaten down, she is a strong woman.
Lotus girl in Furong town, Lotus girl in tears
Although our great director Xie Jin has made this into a classic movie very early, and the leading actors Liu Xiaoqing and Jiang Wen both acted very well and won awards, etc., But after watching the original work, it feels even more classic!
ridiculous
A paper full of absurd words and a handful of bitter tears.
Untitled
If you only have a little time to read, be sure to spend your precious time on worthwhile books, such as this one.
That period was so tragic and painful to read. Now I think about how difficult it was for my parents' generation. Viewing the world differs depending on the author, and reading works differs depending on the reader... A very good work, worthy of everyone's appreciation.
Time, like a doctor of life, can heal the wounds of the soul, reduce the pain of despair, and silence some irresistible feelings. Life often responds with harsh ridicule to those who are unfaithful.
Very good, a microcosm of an era. The sorrow of a generation.
There is no "Furong" in Furong Town
There is indeed a sense of alienation and alienation when reading it. After all, it is a work that is almost realist. It tells a story half a century ago to people half a century later. No matter how you narrate it, this embarrassment is inevitable. One good thing is that when you read and think about it, you can still feel the power that reaches people's hearts. Times will pass and circumstances will change, there is no doubt about this, but there are always things that remain unchanged, such as human nature, some that are kind and beautiful, or those that are ferocious and terrifying, such as emotions, those that are infatuated with each other, or those that gnash their teeth and hate... The list is pretty much the same. Although the ending is unavoidable and creates an atmosphere of hope and comfort in the happy reunion, those scars, those pains, those mental tortures, those collapses of faith towers and ideal highlands caused by reversal of fate and even death, cannot be saved or compensated for at any cost...
Very pretty,,,,,
