1995-2005 Midsummer not yet arrived

Author: Guo Jingming
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: In this new novel by Guo Jingming, the writing style becomes exceptionally serene and profound, like the melodious sound of a flute washed by spring water. At the beginning of the story, in the relaxed, detailed prose, you are completely immersed in the languid atmosphere of a summer afternoon. As you seem to be dozing off with the quiet and profound words, the story takes a completely different turn, the plot suddenly accelerating, and all the once beautiful things revealing truths you never imagined. Innocence facing adversity, childhood facing growth, kindness facing evil—like the world ending in the midst of the most ordinary moments. The story begins in the fictional city of Qianchuan, a northern city lush with tall camphor trees. Several young people start their high school lives, everything seemingly exceptionally calm and slow, with the sleepy, summer-like narration that feels as intense as ink-wash paintings under the scorching summer sun. The story begins in this environment. Next, these ordinary high school students embark on their own life paths. Lu Zhiang's mother dies of cancer, profoundly changing his personality. Fu Xiaosi becomes famous after participating in the Jinchuan Art Competition, becoming a renowned illustrator across China. Later, the young people who were once together separate due to graduation. Li Xiaxia and Fu Xiaosi go to Beijing to continue their studies, Lu Zhiang goes to Japan, and Qiqi goes to Shanghai. Meanwhile, the lonely encounter from childhood abandons the beautiful relationship she had with Qingtian in Qianchuan and moves to Beijing alone, striving to realize her dream of becoming a singer.