Impulsive

Author: He Baoquan
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: The stories of five boys, a portrayal of mainland "good-for-nothings"! A realistic pursuit of ideals by the edge boys! He Baoquan completely abandoned the didactic role of literary works. In its place, he suppressed the "impulse" of the writer with a wise yet humble attitude. His wisdom and talent are naturally revealed through his restrained, calm, and simple words in a smooth and effortless narration. He Baoquan is a master of online fiction creation. In recent years, he has published eye-catching works on various websites, achieving exceptionally high click rates and demonstrating strong market appeal. This book is his latest creation, focusing on the colorful love lives of contemporary youth. Through the stories of several couples, it showcases contemporary love trends and is highly readable. Impulse was originally titled Loose Immortals, depicting the daily lives of five young "loose immortals" in a small city in Southern Fujian during the mid-to-late 1990s. They gambled, smuggled, and drank excessively, but they were also friendly, sincere, and persistent, desperately seeking the meaning of life in the lives they couldn’t stand. "Loose immortals" is a term from Southern Fujianese dialect, referring to those who shirk their responsibilities, roam aimlessly yet possess extraordinary abilities and influence, carrying complex connotations of disdain, envy, and more. Being a carefree "loose immortal" is a great choice. However, the harsh reality ultimately makes it impossible for them to escape their fate of survival. Living at the bottom of society, with their narrow and ordinary knowledge and abilities, even if they want to be better, more disciplined people and stop living like "loose immortals," it is nearly impossible. Through their extraordinary and diverse fates, the novel reflects the confusion, ambition, uncertainty, and choices of the younger generation in a changing era, vividly portraying the spiritual state and personality of young people in small towns—this marginalized group.