Liu Xinwu, winner of the Mao Dun Literature Prize, has selected novellas that focus on the life trajectories of ordinary people amid the trend of market economy. "Dust and Sweat" collects six novellas selected by Liu Xinwu, including "Dust and Sweat", "Cinderella by the Moat", "Not a Bed", "Beijing Drifter", etc. The work depicts a series of small characters struggling at the bottom of society from different aspects, depicts their joys and sorrows, and life experiences. It shows the survival trajectory of individuals in the trend of market economy, and embodies the author's superb novel writing skills and profound humanistic care.
Reader comments
This book is very good! Through the portrayal of the little people at the bottom of society, the author allows us to see their struggle and persistence in life. The characters have distinct personalities and different experiences, and their actions and choices are also thought-provoking. Liu Xinwu's writing is very contagious. While I feel sorry for the fate of these characters, I also cherish my own life more. Overall, this is a work of great depth and humanistic care.
The plot of this book is ups and downs, exciting, and the characters are vividly described. It is worth reading!
This book is very good! Through the portrayal of the little people at the bottom of society, the author allows us to see their struggle and persistence in life. The characters have distinct personalities and different experiences, and their actions and choices are also thought-provoking. Liu Xinwu's writing is very contagious. While I feel sorry for the fate of these characters, I also cherish my own life more. Overall, this is a work of great depth and humanistic care.
The plot of this book is ups and downs, exciting, and the characters are vividly described. It is worth reading!