This book selects 40 prose works written by Alai in recent years, reflecting his walking experience and reading and writing experience. Among them, there are new observations of the familiar natural and cultural scenery in the southwest minority areas, insights into bits and pieces of experiences in the hospital bed, new understanding of literature and new reflections on one's own works. The writing is fresh, simple, and full of lyrical temperament. Reading Alai's novels is like listening to him telling beautiful stories and legends; reading Alai's essays is like entering his real life and inner world.
Reader comments
This book allowed me to see the world in Alai's eyes and his inner thoughts. His writing is fresh and simple, as if he is chatting with you. The description of the southwest ethnic minority areas in the book reminded me of my hometown and allowed me to better understand those unique cultures. I loved his reflections on the hospital bed, which gave me a new perspective on life. Recommended to friends who like prose.
This book allowed me to see the world in Alai's eyes and his inner thoughts. His writing is fresh and simple, as if he is chatting with you. The description of the southwest ethnic minority areas in the book reminded me of my hometown and allowed me to better understand those unique cultures. I loved his reflections on the hospital bed, which gave me a new perspective on life. Recommended to friends who like prose.