Through the protagonist Xiang Chun's experience, the novel shows the impact of social changes on ordinary people's lives since China's reform and opening up, especially the reform of state-owned enterprises, the wave of layoffs, and the migration of migrant workers to cities. These historical backgrounds are closely intertwined with personal destiny, and the novel has a strong sense of the times and practical significance. ﹣The novel not only describes personal struggle and growth, but also reflects the pain and opportunities in the social transformation period, and has profound social criticism.
﹣As an ordinary worker, Xiang Chunwen has experienced the process from being laid off to starting a business and then to technological innovation. The characters are three-dimensional and real. His tenacity, diligence and dedication to technology embody the spirit of the Chinese working class.
-Other characters such as Zhang Yalei, Jia Xiaoping, Xu Qian, etc. Also have their own characteristics. Their fate is intertwined with Xiang Chun, which together form a complex social picture.
﹣The plot of the novel has ups and downs, from being laid off in the spring, failing to start a business, going south to work, to the final technological innovation and success, the plot is compact and full of tension. The stories at each stage are interlocking and readers can easily relate to them.
Reader comments
This is a novel with a sense of the times. It is very immersive. Listening to the plot of the story, you feel like you are immersed in it. I look forward to the follow-up...
This is a novel with a sense of the times. It is very immersive. Listening to the plot of the story, you feel like you are immersed in it. I look forward to the follow-up...