This city is good at two things: crushing dreams into powder, and then teaching people to swallow the powder, mixed with cheap alcohol or excessive caffeine, and digest it day after day. The building is a cold geometry, cutting into the gray sky. The glass curtain wall does not reflect any temperature, only reflecting countless faces that are equally tired and out of focus while running. The subway is like a huge steel intestine, swallowing up millions of silent bodies every day. They are so close together that they can smell the fragrance of strangers' shampoo, but they are so far away that they are separated by an entire universe. Here, respectability is a fragile thing that needs to be carefully maintained, and collapse often begins with a missed call, a reminder, or a white pill that requires digging through aluminum foil to remove it.
Rain is a frequent visitor. It turns the halo of neon lights into a wet blur, making the lights of the 24-hour convenience store on the street corner particularly cheap and attractive. It was one of the last open shelters in the city, with pale lights and shelves stocked with rice balls that were about to expire and oden that was always boiling. There are always people curled up on the high stools by the window, staring at the screen of their mobile phone, or just watching the rain crawling on the glass. Two people walking together under the same umbrella will always get wet on one side of their shoulders. Those few centimeters of distance that cannot be accurately controlled, and the silence that is deliberately maintained under the umbrella with the heart beating like a drum, constitute the most accurate metaphor of interpersonal relationships in this city: longing to be close, but fearful of getting too close; giving protection, but at the same time carrying a debt.
Two male protagonists + sadomasochism + mutual redemption
Reader comments
Prepare for the second brushing to sort out the information that I didn't clear up the first time, otherwise my brain will not be used enough.
This kind of imagination has broken through the creative dimension, and even the Creator will admire its courage and sharpness in reconstructing the world.
Every character has thickness and flesh and blood.
One of the most fascinating books I have ever read. The character design in it is very rich, and the author describes each person with unique characteristics.
It's been a long time since I encountered a book that I could ignore other things and catch up to the end. This one is really exciting.
From the beginning of the book, I was drawn into the whirlpool of the narrative. The characters took root in my mind like old friends. When I closed the book, I felt as if I was parting with my best friend.
This book is really fine!!! Highly recommended reading!!
The text is logically interlocking, the writing is excellent, and the plot is compact
The writing is fresh and comfortable to read.
The narrative rhythm of this book rises and falls like a heartbeat, and I still can't bear to put it down after reading it late into the night, as if closing the page has cut off a dream I don't want to wake up from.
. The detailed description is like using a microscope to observe the world refracted by dewdrops. Even the blank space between paragraphs hides the aftertaste of wanting to say something.
In the cold city, missed calls and aluminum foil pills illustrate the collapse and struggle of modern people, which is thought-provoking.
The text is smooth and the reading experience is excellent.
The emotions are sincere and touching.
The plot is compact and fascinating.
The characters are vivid and vivid on the page.
It can be seen that every sentence can withstand careful polishing, and the ingenuity is evident ❤️
Love it👄, it's so sad, I can't stop watching it, the characters are described in detail
The characters have distinct personalities and are impressive.
The whole plot is compact and coherent, and very eye-catching.
Content does not drag. The writing is smooth and delicate. Nice
The characterization of the characters is eye-catching, and the plot is compact and interesting. It is a book worth reading.
The overall rhythm is tight, the characters are vivid and three-dimensional, and the more you read, the more you get hooked.
The intimate relationship of "desire to be close but fear of getting close", the distance of a few centimeters under the umbrella, and the silence of the beating heart are all metaphors for the contradictions and pulls of modern interpersonal relationships. It is so touching.
The content is rich, not cluttered, and looks good. Love the author's writing
Prepare for the second brushing to sort out the information that I didn't clear up the first time, otherwise my brain will not be used enough.
This kind of imagination has broken through the creative dimension, and even the Creator will admire its courage and sharpness in reconstructing the world.
Every character has thickness and flesh and blood. One of the most fascinating books I have ever read. The character design in it is very rich, and the author describes each person with unique characteristics.
It's been a long time since I encountered a book that I could ignore other things and catch up to the end. This one is really exciting.
From the beginning of the book, I was drawn into the whirlpool of the narrative. The characters took root in my mind like old friends. When I closed the book, I felt as if I was parting with my best friend.
This book is really fine!!! Highly recommended reading!! The text is logically interlocking, the writing is excellent, and the plot is compact
The writing is fresh and comfortable to read.
The narrative rhythm of this book rises and falls like a heartbeat, and I still can't bear to put it down after reading it late into the night, as if closing the page has cut off a dream I don't want to wake up from.
. The detailed description is like using a microscope to observe the world refracted by dewdrops. Even the blank space between paragraphs hides the aftertaste of wanting to say something.
In the cold city, missed calls and aluminum foil pills illustrate the collapse and struggle of modern people, which is thought-provoking.
The text is smooth and the reading experience is excellent. The emotions are sincere and touching.
The plot is compact and fascinating. The characters are vivid and vivid on the page.
It can be seen that every sentence can withstand careful polishing, and the ingenuity is evident ❤️
Love it👄, it's so sad, I can't stop watching it, the characters are described in detail
The characters have distinct personalities and are impressive.
The whole plot is compact and coherent, and very eye-catching.
Content does not drag. The writing is smooth and delicate. Nice
The characterization of the characters is eye-catching, and the plot is compact and interesting. It is a book worth reading.
The overall rhythm is tight, the characters are vivid and three-dimensional, and the more you read, the more you get hooked.
The intimate relationship of "desire to be close but fear of getting close", the distance of a few centimeters under the umbrella, and the silence of the beating heart are all metaphors for the contradictions and pulls of modern interpersonal relationships. It is so touching.
The content is rich, not cluttered, and looks good. Love the author's writing