The Cycle of Medicine is a science-fiction novel set against the backdrop of traditional Chinese medicine. It tells a story about the passing down of traditional medicine and the medicine of the future.
1. A unique world
The novel builds a world combining traditional Chinese medical theory with future technology, featuring elements such as medicinal cuisine, pulse monitoring, and herbal spectral analysis.
2. A diverse cast of characters
The characters include doctors of traditional Chinese medicine, Western medicine doctors, and online novelists. Their perspectives and interactions reveal the clashes and convergence between Chinese and Western medicine.
3. A tense and exciting plot
The story moves at a brisk pace and is full of suspense. From the mysterious Xuanji Instrument to the crisis at Taihetang and the arrival of “Suwen,” readers remain captivated and eager to find out what happens next.
4. Thought-provoking themes
The novel explores the inheritance and development of traditional Chinese medicine, as well as the future direction of medicine, prompting readers to reflect deeply on the relationship between traditional Chinese and modern medicine.