Lock growing on the body

Author: Li Bihua
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: Urban life is like a lock growing on our bodies, entangled with us for a long time, making us unable to break free. With sharp eyes and a skillful pen, the Hong Kong writer Li Bihua records the small details around us. Though devoid of laughter or criticism, her gentle narration carries a compelling force. Why bother deliberately breaking free—just smile and appreciate. Li Bihua is a renowned wordsmith in Hong Kong. She has worked as a journalist, TV and film scriptwriter, and stage planner, with her writing skills always recognized by the public. Her novels and essays are also bestsellers. This book is Li Bihua’s latest collection of selected essays, featuring highlights from her recent works published in Hong Kong, such as Still Prefer Pain and Opium Pretends to Be Round. These short essays discuss worldly matters, human emotions, and local customs—each word is precious yet incisive. With her unique female sensitivity and subtlety, Li Bihua offers us a fresh perspective on the world.