Not Marrying (New Work by Wang Hailin, Author of "Holding Hands")

Author: Wang Hailin
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: Urban media,,《》。“Stronger than《》, more”——《》。A novel that can be called a contemporary "", offering a seamless reading experience. Most timely and typical five pairs of male and female protagonists, covering all forms of contemporary life: the "" marriage represented by the beautiful Su Dadian; young couples who unite in love amidst adversity; a divorced middle-aged rich man who flits among flowers; a middle-aged intellectual couple in their 50s, with the wife seriously ill and the husband unable to resist loneliness; and a sunny girl who persistently pursues her love and finally gets what she wants.
Wang Hailin became famous after collaborating with Wang Shuo on《》. She gained widespread recognition due to the popularity of《》.《》 changed the single-line narrative style of《》 and attempted to explore the diversity of marriages. It tells the stories of five representative marriages.Pair 1: The "" marriage represented by the beautiful Su Dadian, which experienced a short but enviable process before ultimately failing; Pair 2: A young couple who truly prioritize love above all, their bond tested during a time of crisis; Pair 3: A divorced middle-aged rich man, a Clinton-style career success, with women coming and going like a merry-go-round; Pair 4: A middle-aged intellectual couple in their 50s, with the wife seriously ill and the husband who has endured loneliness his entire life—both are pitiable; Pair 5: A sunny girl who unwaveringly pursues love and finally gets what she wants.
A thousand marriages, a thousand feelings—what is the ultimate pursuit of harmony? Wang Hailin believes that after multiple works and inheriting Wang Shuo's true legacy, she has benefited greatly. She emphasizes refined writing, smooth dialogue, and heart-stirring humanistic descriptions.