Compass

Surely every child has felt the anguish of not being outstanding since the moment they became aware of the world. Every family faces, or has faced, problems with education. When an unremarkable life brings so many choices and uncertainties, who can show the way?

In vivid, humorous language, the novel portrays the uncertainty and inner conflicts faced by the young Qian Tu, his father Qian Wenhua, his mother Cui Chunfang, and his homeroom teacher Wei Yonglin as they make choices in life. It is an artistic reflection of the experiences of countless families.