Jin Shengtan's reading and criticism of "Water Margin" is one of the most distinctive comments in the history of Chinese literature. It has attracted overwhelming praise and slander. The debate about its merits and demerits is no less than that of Gao E's "Dream of Red Mansions".
Reader comments
The writing style of this book is unique, with exquisite writing and profound comments. Jin Shengtan's comments on the characters' behaviors were very good, which gave me a deeper understanding of the characters in "Water Margin". For example, his comparative analysis of Shi Jin and Lu Da allowed me to see two heroic images with distinctive personalities. This book not only showed the author's talent, but also made me feel his love for literature and his profound insight into human nature. Worth reading!
The writing style of this book is unique, with exquisite writing and profound comments. Jin Shengtan's comments on the characters' behaviors were very good, which gave me a deeper understanding of the characters in "Water Margin". For example, his comparative analysis of Shi Jin and Lu Da allowed me to see two heroic images with distinctive personalities. This book not only showed the author's talent, but also made me feel his love for literature and his profound insight into human nature. Worth reading!