Elevation angle

Author: Xu Guixiang
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: In recent years, the writer Xu Guixiang has created a series of works with a focus on military camps and war life, expressing his direct experiences of war. His renowned full-length novel The Sky of History has gained widespread acclaim and was awarded the 6th Mao Dun Literature Prize. This novel is another meticulously crafted military work depicting modern warfare, with the realistic TV series The Angle also set to launch. Regarding the novel, the author believes: "The Angle has my own life experiences, it's closer to my true inner state, and it has more humanity. Contemporary military-themed works are difficult to write, lacking natural affinity. Moreover, if high technology is not handled well, it can turn into science fiction or mythology. The Angle is firmly grounded in the character development of officers. The fundamental element of war preparation is character. I have written about these soldiers who were cast to the bottom of the river of fate and then grabbed straws to rise again. Their destinies underwent constant significant changes, and the writing was deeply moving. Looking back, I can't help but wonder how I could have had so many thoughts and experiences, how I could have been so strong, persisting and enduring all at once? It was truly the harsh environment, the slim prospects, and the rigorous training that made it so. Of course, there is also the profound bond between people, between men, between comrades—it's a record of a part of my life, deeply etched in my memory." The Angle is set against the backdrop of the special life experiences of men and women in a military camp during a special era. Amidst the wave of reforms in the military cadre system, dozens of elite artillery soldiers, chosen from hundreds, suddenly face the dilemma of whether to advance, retreat, or stay. Issues such as passionate love and separation, upholding self-respect and choosing a path, follow one after another. Unforgettable stories from unforgettable years, imbued with the culture of the military camp, radiate the beauty of masculinity, wisdom, and humanity. The Angle is set against the backdrop of the special life experiences of men and women in a military camp during a special era. Amidst the wave of reforms in the military cadre system, dozens of elite artillery soldiers, chosen from hundreds, suddenly face the dilemma of whether to advance, retreat, or stay. Issues such as passionate love and separation, upholding self-respect and choosing a path, follow one after another. Unforgettable stories from unforgettable years, imbued with the culture of the military camp, radiate the beauty of masculinity, wisdom, and humanity.