Red √

Author: Ju Lei
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: After reading Red ×, you must read Red √, otherwise, your youthful experience may be considered incomplete. Red × tells the story of a problem student's growth, while Red √ tells the story of an excellent student's growth. Of course, problem students can eventually become excellent, and excellent students might still have problems. This novel is set in several high schools in a city on the western plateau, using the author's observations and personal experiences as material. With humorous yet sincere and textured language, it presents a vivid portrayal of the youthful journey and growth marks of young men and women in western China as they ascend to university. The novel weaves in the pressures of college entrance exams, the complexities of love, the joys and sorrows of part-time work, and the precious and touching bonds of friendship and family. These youthful experiences may be from your past, present, or future, but as long as you open the book, it will be beneficial. Young hearts will resonate with it, and you can laugh or cry as you wish, express anger as you please.
The protagonist, Jiang Tian, is a boy with a dual personality—sunshine bright and moonlight gentle. After experiencing emotional turmoil with the vibrant and youthful girls Xiao Na, Han Ran, and Zhao Dan, he falls into a deep abyss of emotional despair. He has an innate pursuit of knowledge, but after failing the college entrance exams, he leaves his loved ones. The other male protagonist, Jiang Jide, can be seen as a "pioneer" advocating for quality education over rote learning. Despite his flaws, he represents a new force of renewal.
In the vast sea of humanity and the rolling mire of the world, where will these young men and women go? In the face of the unpredictability of life and the inscrutability of the world, can these young hearts achieve detachment? Let's wait and see.