Perfect murder

Author: Zhong Yue
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: Novels are games of words. But there are few who can truly make novels a game of words. Many rely on things beyond words and games to sustain their novels. Zhong Yue brings the spirit of games into novels. He is dedicated to the intellectual games in novels. He doesn’t rely on stories and ideas to support the development of his novels. His novels are about creating and solving puzzles. This type of novel, which combines intellectual games as its core and takes the form of a game, can be considered a new variety of fiction. Although the theoretical foundation for this style of writing comes from the "collage" theory of postmodern literature, as a gamer, Zhong Yue clearly possesses an innate sensitivity. "The Killer" is dead. The fact that the killer himself dies is already fun, absurd, and humorous. In this book, we see a man known as "The Killer," whose life story includes his experiences as a teacher and later as a businessman, his marital journey of divorce and remarriage, extraordinary events like being chased and attempting suicide, and his ambiguous relationships with women like Yangyang, Rongrong, Suqi, and Miss Chen... It uses absurd and playful prose to explore the most hidden and profound aspects of human nature. Sex is presented here in a shocking state. This is a strange novel. After reading it, I felt strange and lost for the first time about sex. Even a sense of shock. Undoubtedly, it’s an engaging novel. The novel reveals the existential of humanity: everyone is actually in a state of being murdered. Such a significant and profound theme is expressed by the writer in a light and entertaining way. Here, the master of game literature, Zhong Yue, handles it with ease and originality, extending his pen to the private parts of Chinese "little knowledge"—the private parts of the era and life. This is a work that leaves one stunned. I’m certain that Zhong Yue’s gentle eyes have seen the cruel aspects of human nature. Can the refined and gentle exterior and his ability to reveal cruelty be unified under the symbol of "Zhong Yue"?