Family -- Novel Library

Author: Zhang Wei
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Publish Date: 2001-03-01
Features: This is a major work by the renowned writer Zhang Wei, completed in just a few years after his previous novel The September Myth. The novel depicts the rise and fall of the two prominent families, the Qu Mansion and the Ning Family, over nearly a century, reflecting the trajectory of social changes in China during the 20th century. It is a thrilling and legendary family saga, primarily composed of three parts: family history, realistic struggles, and emotional confessions. The narrative is grand in scale and majestic in style. Generations of characters, in different historical periods, pursue their ideals through hardships and tribulations, sacrificing love, blood, and even life. They endure humiliation and carry on with unwavering resolve, embodying a revolutionary heroism of self-sacrifice. The novel is divided into two volumes, forming a condensed yet comprehensive structure. The characters are vividly portrayed, elegant, concise, yet simple and profound. The masterful and distinctive writing style is rich in depth, leaving readers to savor its nuances. The main plot cleverly transitions from history to reality, making the novel highly readable while also imbued with profound intellectual depth.