Bell and Drum Tower (Complete Collection of Mao Dun Literature Award-Winning Works) (2019 Edition)

It is worthy of being an award-winning work. Reading "The Bell and Drum Tower" is like walking into the alleys of old Beijing and touching the pulse of that era. It makes us understand that ordinary is not mediocre, and daily life also has profound meaning. In the fast-paced present, this work is like a mirror , reflects our original intention for life, and also reminds us that no matter how the times change, the fireworks in the world and the warmth and warmth of human beings will always be the most moving scenery, and those persistence, kindness and hope hidden in daily life will eventually transcend time and become an eternal force.

The structure is cleverly arranged, interspersing many characters in one day, and is all-encompassing. The author provides detailed and professional descriptions of content in different fields, broadening the breadth and depth of the work. The characters are distinctive and typical, deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and successfully created. The display of images of different classes, ages, and identities are all representative works of the 1980s, with a strong sense of history. At the same time, the whole story is included under the theme of Bell and Drum Towers, and the clues are clear. The last chapter sublimates and condenses the theme, thinking and revitalizing around "time", once again cleverly connecting all the characters, and digging out life, time, history, destiny, love, and career. , National development, people's concepts, kindness, etc., With natural transitions, clever connections, and originality. It travels between history and the present, domestic and international, and has a broad vision. It is full of a writer's concerns and expectations for his country and homeland, and he feels a sincere heart with warmth and feelings.

There are many characters, but unconventionally, the ending of the story is not fully explained. At the end, a discussion about the concept of time is added, which is a departure from the ordinary daily life of citizens. It has a philosophical meaning and a sense of desolation. It intercepts and observes snippets of life, and intersperses them with a large number of descriptions of cultural customs of Beijing citizens, which has both cultural heritage and a sense of life. The characters have distinct personalities and have relatively independent story lines, and they are cleverly connected through the same story. As a witness of time, the Bell and Drum Tower is calm and wise.

What a great book! The background of the story is set in the Bell and Drum Tower area of ​​Beijing, full of strong Beijing flavor, just like a modern version of "Along the River During the Qingming Festival". I especially like the characters in it, they are all so vivid and real. Liu Xinwu's writing style is concise and lively, and his writing style is exquisite. He describes the life in the city so vividly that I feel like I am immersed in it. Highly recommended to you!

Love this book. I grew up in Beijing. Although I have never lived in a hutong, my parents would take me to visit my relatives who lived in a hutong in Dongcheng every Spring Festival when I was a child. The description in the article looks very friendly. Shichahai, Yinding Bridge, Bell and Drum Towers are all very familiar to me. I just like to read this kind of down-to-earth novels. In the trivial life, in the everyday life of ordinary people, the joys, sorrows, joys, ups and downs flow directly into people's hearts.

It truly reflects the different life attitudes of a group of people during that period. The neighborhood relations at that time were enviable.

City life, common people's affairs

It's more down-to-earth and the daily lives of ordinary people are more attractive.

'Good-looking and touching plot

Down-to-earth and energetic.

A rich flavor of Beijing, recalling the past and discussing the present.

Thousands of people and faces, detailed descriptions

Good-looking, down-to-earth, no nonsense

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The Bell and Drum Towers is a really good book. Reading this book can give us an in-depth understanding of the life in old Beijing courtyards. It has a very Beijing flavor!

The actions and mentality of each character are vividly described.

I like the author's character description very much, especially the psychological description. The characters are vividly portrayed. I will continue to follow it!

A truly good book, worthy of our quiet reading. The previous books were about ten years of sharpening a sword. The author has carefully considered and finalized every word in the book, and the more you read, the more profound the taste becomes.

It is full of the life of the last century. I admire the author's perception, insight and courage to write.