Salt Air Drift (Selected Novels Awarded the Naoki Prize)

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Features: Salt Air Drift depicts a 34-year-old working-class woman named Mei Hui, abandoned by a theater star, who then finds herself in the arms of a wealthy elderly man, ninety-nine, who is over sixty. Initially, Mei Hui lives with the old man out of gratitude for his financial support, but inwardly, she wishes for his death. However, on the second morning of their cohabitation, she unexpectedly develops a genuine affection for this seemingly gentle yet inwardly determined old man. The novel intricately and delicately portrays the hollow and melancholic psychological states of those isolated in society, exploring themes of life, death, and sexuality. Amidst the sorrow of emptiness, it carries a touch of humor, earning high praise in the selection process, being hailed as "the most novelistic work to date," "a masterful piece with depth," and "a force that feels extraordinary."