
Silly Zhu Starts a Business Abroad
出国创业的傻柱
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This is a railway novel disguised as a courtyard house story. Having read thousands of such novels, few focus on the railway system beyond the steel mill. This one is particularly well-written. Another classic is "At a Certain Point," where the protagonist, Yan Jiecheng, rises through the ranks, participating in various railway events and making a lasting impression with his early appearance of…
I've read at least seventy or eighty of the "Courtyard House" series, if not a hundred. To be honest, not many I've read from beginning to end, and even fewer have kept me completely engrossed. But this book, "The Train," truly captivated me from start to finish. First, it involves railways, which resonated with me as a 42-and-a-half-year veteran of the railway industry.
In the torrent of history, every individual is but an insignificant speck of dust; going with the flow is the norm, while those who go against the tide are often the martyrs of the era. Though the author writes with a light touch, the work possesses profound meaning, presenting the inevitability of history and the gradual shifts in the characters' mindsets… This is an excellent work that requires careful appreciation.
The residents of the courtyard houses had the survival philosophy of ordinary citizens in that era, and were not as prone to violence as depicted in many books. Having stepped outside the immediate world and been reborn, they either lived in solitude or did something for the country and its people of that time.
The author's reflections on the 1950s and 60s align with my logic. The character development, aside from the main character, is somewhat unique. The ending is a bit unexpected, and the plot is tight without too many ups and downs. Overall, it's a good viewing experience.
No hostility, stepping outside the circle. Taking the international route. It's just a facade of a traditional courtyard house.
Wow, that's seriously amazing! Seeing this whole "rock-smashing industry chain" makes me think the author is brilliant! 👍👍👍 Other books are just about trivial things like poop and pee in the yard, but your book genuinely has the idea of changing history within the book. Keep it up, author! 👍👍👍
Finally, we've seen articles that aren't about petty squabbles in courtyard houses, but rather positive and uplifting articles about building the nation.
It's pretty good. As long as the writing doesn't fall apart later on, it'll be a good book.
The writing is excellent. The story, characters, and backgrounds are also reasonably expanded upon. The details of the events within the courtyard house are relatively limited. The characters transcend the constraints of the plot. Overall, it is a very good novel.