Purification

I agree with reader Haha's review, which also highlights a major flaw in the book. The relationship with Yao Cuizhen, in particular, is portrayed as one of perfect harmony and sexual infidelity – bordering on the perverse. Such an orientation was highly unlikely in that era, given Hua's upbringing and environment. Furthermore, the portrayal of Mei Jinling is overly idealized, even though artistic descriptions are derived from life but transcend it.

The author's writing is skillful, vividly depicting the rural landscape of Northeast China in the 1980s and 90s. It tells an inspiring story of the protagonist's refusal to succumb to fate, and the compelling plot is worthy of study.

The fact that every woman the protagonist encounters, regardless of age, throws herself into his arms is a major flaw.

The protagonist can't tolerate Mei Fengling, yet he himself is a womanizer. What a double standard!

It's inspiring, heartwarming, and has a good ending.

The article is well-written and relatable.

The teacher's novel is written in a smooth style, with delicate descriptions that are very immersive. The simple and unadorned narration flows like a gentle stream, and the plot is full of ups and downs with ingenious ideas. It is well worth reading!

I don't know how to explain it, but I just found it enjoyable, inspiring, and realistic. I especially liked this passage: "In this world, everyone should compete fairly, everyone should have opportunities, and everyone should be prepared, which means hard work. Chance opportunities are often the inevitable result. Those who aren't prepared will have opportunities pass them by when they come; what is there to complain about?"

The environmental description is really well done.

Good articles are relatable and easy to read, but they're just too short.