The Past Fifty Years

Set against the rise and fall of the Zhou family compound, this novel depicts the lives and spirit of the people who lived there, reflecting the character of that era. The Zhou family compound is only a microcosm of countless rural courtyards, and its changes bear the imprint of the times. This history is worth recounting, and it is also a memory shared by a generation. There are no earth-shattering events here, just the little things of everyday life. Not many people are still interested in such trivialities, but there must be some. If you are one of them, this novel is worth savoring as you return to that era with the author.