Head of the beloved

Author: Cai Jun
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: Cai Jun's works straddle pure literature and popular fiction. Their texts and language possess the aesthetic value of pure literature, with elements of romanticism, mystery, and even Latin American-style magical realism. However, in terms of structure and narrative style, they also exhibit the characteristics of popular commercial fiction—suspense, thrillers, mystery, science, and romance.
The works of The Wolf’s Son by Cai Jun remind me of two people: Jin Yong and Ni Kuang.
The Cactus in the Desert made me almost obsessively fall in love with his writing after reading his two articles, The Head of a Lover and The Martyr. These articles were published five days apart, but I read them on the same day. I remember it very clearly; that day was June 4th, 2000, at 3:15 PM. From that day on, I began to feel that I was hopelessly in love with his words. It was also from then that the name "Cai Jun" was deeply and indelibly carved into my mind—although I never usually remember authors' names, the name "Cai Jun" became exceptionally beautiful, masculine, and mysterious because of his writing. Cai Jun is very skilled at detailed descriptions, whether of psychology or of scenery, and both are first-class. I believe readers will share this sentiment after reading his two works, The Head of a Lover and The Tale of a Love Cat.
Whether you like it or not—you will have no choice but to fall in love with him after reading his articles. A young, talented writer. Because he brings us an irresistible pursuit and enjoyment of beauty.
Xu Chuan Linghu—A absurd dream of a melancholic, genius teenager!
This book is the debut work of China’s most outstanding thriller writer. It straddles pure literature and popular fiction, with its text and language possessing the aesthetic value of pure literature, romanticism, mystery, and even Latin American-style magical realism. However, in terms of structure and narrative style, it also exhibits the characteristics of popular commercial fiction—suspense, thrillers, mystery, science, and romance. It brings readers an irresistible pursuit and enjoyment of beauty. The book comprehensively collects his influential short stories, fully showcasing his outstanding literary talent.