Reflections in the Ice River

I'm a very picky person, but I think even 10 points isn't enough for your book. The tightly paced and meticulously detailed narrative is top-notch. A good book can be reread and savored, but I really don't want to read your book a second time... Pessimists are always right, optimists always move forward.

This is the first time I've encountered a book written from the perspective of a criminal. The protagonist was influenced by his family of origin his entire life. From his father's death, he never experienced the kindness the world offered him. Even his mother, uncle, and classmates didn't truly give him hope.

Five stars is a must! How come so few people are reading this great book? Don't trust the ratings; this book is truly worth reading. It's infinitely better than those books with ratings in the nines. Good books are hard to find, and this one is definitely worth reading.

The inner monologue was so realistic; it felt like I was Zhao Yu myself. I was left wanting more, struggling internally. There are so many people like Zhao Yu in reality, and some might not even have his intelligence. All the good things in the world seem irrelevant to him. He yearns for the simplest life of an ordinary person, yet nothing he achieves seems to work out, gradually destroying him.

The male protagonist is a demon who has killed several people, but you can't bring yourself to hate him. Although it's a murder mystery novel, the whole story is full of tender human feelings and a touch of sadness.

The male protagonist and his daughter Lele grew up in different environments, so their choices regarding the same situation would also differ. Environment shapes a person; such a childhood and adolescence shaped the male protagonist's personality. Only those who live in darkness cling to a glimmer of light.

It is realistic, heart-wrenching, and poignant; the author's writing skills are excellent. Zhao Yu is an ordinary person who is not stupid. Perhaps his unfortunate childhood has made him narrow-minded. He is kind, but this does not prevent him from having no bottom line: he sympathizes with the families of the dead, but on the other hand, he does not hesitate to kill for his own immediate benefit.

It truly proves the saying, "Every pitiful person has something hateful about them." The book isn't long, but the writing is excellent, and the inner thoughts are described in great detail. Zhao Yu's situation is difficult, but he is selfish, cowardly, and greedy. Most people would be like that, but that's not a reason to kill.

A very realistic and heavy book. While reading it, I felt that one should never go astray. If you feel you only have one choice, never choose it. The author's writing style is truly moving. I prefer novels told from the perspective of the police solving a case. This one, from the killer's perspective, is too tragic. A tragic life. The author is truly skilled at depicting psychological states. It's very delicate, realistic, and moving.

After reading the comments, I found that I wasn't the only one who thought this book was suitable for a TV series adaptation. The story unfolds meticulously, revealing the protagonist's inner pain, struggles, selfishness, and cowardice. It touches on humanity, law, and reason... The lines between good and evil are often clear-cut, and can frequently blur in an instant.