Rivers and mountains stretch for thousands of miles, yet all waters return to the sea. After half a lifetime away, people ultimately return to their hometown. This million-character realist rural saga is set against the landscapes of Shennongjia, Sanying Village (Jiudaoliang), Yinyu River, and the thousand-year-old salt road. It tells of mountain people who leave home and return after half a lifetime.
The book leaves behind contrived tropes and quick-hit wish fulfillment, unfolding its story through the most authentic mountain life, human relationships, and the rises and falls of an era. It is simple, weighty, and marked by an unforced integrity.
The protagonist, Yang Haoyu, was born in the secluded depths of Jiudaoliang. As a young man, he left the mountains and headed to Jiangcheng to make his way. After a half lifetime of ups and downs, he has seen the city's splendor and the warmth and coldness of human affairs, enduring life's reversals and the passage of time. In middle age, he leaves the clamor behind and returns home against the current, back to the mountain homeland where he was born and raised. There, he starts a new business, devotes himself to the land, gives back to his hometown, and takes up the responsibility and original purpose of revitalizing the countryside.
This book is about the land, the times, and the human heart.
It is about the land: every line evokes the unique, mysterious atmosphere of Jiudaoliang. Ancient mountain villages, remnants of the salt road, misty ravines, rural customs, and old legends all come vividly to life. Every plant and tree has its roots, every mountain and river its own feeling, revealing the raw, weighty nature of this remote land.
It is about the times: it tells of the fateful cycle spanning two generations of mountain people. The older generation stays in the mountains, struggling to survive; the young strive to leave and venture into the wider world; and in the new era, those who have left return to give back to their homeland. It portrays the struggles and steadfastness of ordinary people swept along by the tide of the times.
It is about the human heart: honest and restrained, it strikes straight to the heart. The hardships of starting a business, the conflicts between neighbors, the warmth and coldness of human relationships, and the choices between love and hate all portray the most authentic facets of life.
The Han and Jiang Rivers flowing toward the sea: a hundred streams returning to the ocean, and a wanderer returning to their roots.
The thinking is clear, and I like the protagonist's perspective on things. It's like another version of myself. After listening to the summary of the book for an afternoon, it is a good book. This kind of book should be a hit, give him a review.
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It is a very down-to-earth period article that adopts a narrative style, but does not feel the cumbersomeness and drag that other narrative articles often have. Instead, it gives people the feeling of sitting in a teahouse and listening to Mr. Shu's eloquent talk. Some local characteristics of the terminology are described in a delicate writing style, making it seem effortless for readers. It is a good article and worth reading in depth.
It's a pretty good chronicle. The author's writing style is so good, it's like reading prose.
It's good to watch, the plot has climaxes and is wonderful! The plot is interlocking and the writing is powerful. Highly recommended!
A good article, very addictive to read! The ups and downs of the plot are very exciting, the emotions are very delicate and close to the atmosphere of life, the writing is very powerful, the plot is compact and smooth, and the organization is clear. Highly recommended!
The article is complex but not cluttered, and can be detailed and focused. The use of some exquisite words virtually adds a lot of interest to the article.
The storyline is delicate and smooth, the characters are vivid and vivid, and it has a strong sense of the rural era. It deserves a five-star rating, thank you very much!
The plot, emotions, and content of chasing your dream home are all written very appropriately and sincerely. Very nice to look at. The ups and downs and hardships along the way did not stop the progress. It was well written. It looks good, the author writes well. Come on.
It reflects the spirit of hard work and struggle of the mountain people in the new era! It depicts the distinctive folk customs and customs of the Shenlongjia area. The characters in the article have distinctive personalities, dare to love, teach, hate, bravely venture into, appreciate kindness, and be grateful. The author's writing style is sophisticated, the language is concise, and he quotes from classics. It is a rare article about the times and deserves five-star recommendation!