"A Boy Walks Down Lanmu Street" is a collection of short stories by young writer Li Xinglin, and can also be described as a coming-of-age journal for women. The book is divided into three parts. "Oh, Youth" focuses on coming-of-age stories, mostly set in school, and captures the feelings of young girls. The story "A Boy Walks Down Lanmu Street" won second prize in the 17th New Concept Writing Competition. The second part, "Life Is a Journey Through a Hostile World," portrays women as they grow up and navigate more complex social environments. The third part, "Searching for a Tree," depicts women who have already matured, and the extraordinary or uneventful experiences of their lives. Whether it is the stirrings of youth, the uncertainties of growing up, or the circumstances of adulthood, the book is threaded throughout with the author's attention to women at every stage of life and her keen understanding of their subtle emotions.
