Between day and night

Author: Wang Yuewen
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Publication Date: 2002-05-01
Features: Like The National Painting and The Story of Mei Ci, Wang Yuewen's latest novel continues to wield the big stick of realism, exposing the countless vices of the officialdom in its true colors, without giving any heed to earlier criticisms that he reflected too much darkness and was corrupting people. However, what surprises readers most is the ending—this upright yet frequently sidelined protagonist actually wins the mayoral election through the National People's Congress elections, breaking through the personnel deployment of the Provincial Party Committee. This is somewhat romantic! Perhaps this is the writer's only hope and effort to push history forward. This is one of Wang Yuewen's works with the most profound artistic charm, a novel about the officialdom. The story revolves around the rise and fall of the protagonist, Guan Yinda. Guan Yinda was originally the secretary of the Dibei Party Secretary Tao Fan. Since marrying Tao Fan's only daughter, he has had a meteoric rise in his career, but after his father-in-law retired, his official career declined steadily. It shows that his rise and fall do not depend on his personal ability. It can be said that he succeeded because of Tao Fan and failed because of Tao Fan. Wang Yuewen showcases the subtle psychology between officials from a unique creative perspective, revealing the insidiousness of the officialdom through a calm narration, allowing readers to see a picture of the officialdom from these vivid characters.