Left Bank Angel

Author: Yihu Zuo
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: In the story, we see a group of resilient children choosing their future paths at the crossroads of life. No one knows how the ending will be, but each person moves forward with unwavering determination toward their goals. — Chen Shiying, Editor-in-Chief of Sina Reading Channel The feeling is like revisiting one's own past. Every character in the novel is vivid and rich in emotions. Whether it's the kind Xiao Bu or the indecisive Chian, they each have their own way of survival, which has had a profound impact on their future lives. These characters are one of the key elements that make up this novel. It is the author who brings these characters to life, giving the novel a clear and bright charm. — Shen Hantao, Editor-in-Chief of Sina Originals About the novel, I don’t want to say much. Only those who have read it can understand what the author wants to express. I just want to say one thing: if you’re tired of those self-indulgent articles, then Left Bank Angel will be a wise choice for you. Youth should be joyful and carefree, and the author is the messenger who spreads happiness and beauty. — Sina Reading Channel I never thought that one day, Zhao’an would no longer need me. So I smiled and let go, handing over my favorite girl to my favorite boy, watching them walk away side by side with smiles. The tears back then felt sweet, like rain falling in my heart, drizzling as I watched Zhao’an’s radiant smile. I suddenly realized how fast time had passed. I think that by the time we’re no longer children, we’ve already had reasons to let go, just like the saying goes: Give you the sky, and you’ll be free; give you freedom, yet you abandoned me. Perhaps life is just as unpredictable, with past beauty possibly turning into a long-lasting curse, while past hardships and sorrows can suddenly become what you’ve always possessed.
The protagonists, Yao Xiaobu and her close friends, Paper, Chian, and Xiaopi, face great changes in their lives after leaving school. These pains and hardships are carved into the children’s tender skin, leaving behind scars that never fade. The story focuses on the gradual process of growing from innocence to maturity, portraying the confusion and helplessness of the children as they experience friendship, love, and family. It is a plot-driven urban novel that revolves around the love and friendship between several young people, unfolding a world as dazzling as glass under sunlight. And "glass" may also symbolize the lost translucent childhood and the beautiful memories that can never return.