Ba Jin's classic work "Family" depicts the decline of a feudal family in the Chengdu region following the "May Fourth Movement." The work profoundly unmasks the evils of the feudal autocratic system, tearing away the facade of warm family relations to expose internal intrigues and the hypocrisy of the so-called "tradition-honoring" families. Simultaneously, it records the awakening and rebellion of a generation of youth inspired by new ideologies, signaling the inevitable collapse of the feudal structure. This is a masterpiece of naturalism and realism that meticulously portrays the suffocating interpersonal relationships within a feudal family. ——International Film/Cinema
Lu Yao's "Life"
Lu Yao's novella "Life," published in 1982, is set against the backdrop of the northern Shaanxi plateau during the reform era. It narrates the life journey of Gao Jialin, a high school graduate, as he moves between returning to and leaving the land. The emotional entanglements between Gao Jialin and two women, Liu Qiaozhen and Huang Yapeng, drive the story's conflict and reflect the tragedy of difficult life choices. The person who influenced me most is Lu Yao. At 18, after failing the college entrance exam again and facing numerous job rejections, I could only work as a magazine delivery person. It was "Life" that changed me, making me realize that if you don't give up, there will always be opportunities. ——Jack Ma
"The Catcher in the Rye"
This is the only novel by American author J.D. Salinger. Using a stream-of-consciousness style, the story captures three days in the life of 16-year-old Holden Caulfield as he wanders through New York, deeply exploring the inner world of a teenager. Anger and anxiety are the central themes, and The protagonist's experiences resonate deeply with young readers. In the United States, reading "The Catcher in the Rye" is considered as important as receiving a mentor's approval upon graduation. ——New York Times Book Review
