Paper rose

Author: Leng Qing
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This novel is written in the traditional Chinese chapter format, yet its author is remarkably young. This is quite an interesting phenomenon. In recent years, many novels written by high school and college students often feel Western in nature—in terms of themes, interests, formats, and narrative styles. It’s rare to see someone drawing inspiration from traditional Chinese novels to construct their literary world. Reading this novel feels quite fresh. It is the author’s first novel, marking his debut in the world of fiction. As for writing novels, there is still much work to be done for him. By connecting his novel to the veins of Chinese culture, he has made a wise choice that may distinguish his future creations from others and help him carve out his own niche. Reading his work early on might also be a wise decision.