Back on track

Author: Li Fengqun
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: Later, she thought, before the arrival of her sister named Bai Xue, if life had to be summarized in one word, it might as well be called "happiness." The simplicity and snobbery of the countryside, as well as the prosperity and ruthlessness of the city, fierce tug-of-war in the heart of a rural woman who had established herself in the city and achieved success in both family and career. This war stemmed from both the ideals and shadows of her childhood, as well as one or two events. The story unfolds as life itself does, appearing so real it almost overwhelms, yet it also seems like a high-flown allegory without a clear theme. — Bai Ye
The distinguishing feature of this novel lies in its deep dive beneath the waves of the struggle between ideals and desires, describing the even more unpredictable psychological shifts of an unpredictable reality. On the surface of the waves, readers see a young idealist whose youth has not yet ended but whose heart is already frail, while her young brother has taken one step into the city, seemingly poised to repeat her path. — Meng Hua
From the revolution currently underway in the long novel, Diverging Paths reveals a small but sharp protrusion behind the crowd. Under the vast waves of time and space, Diverging Paths presents a completely different inner panorama to readers who can open their eyes underwater. This detailed depiction, akin to a psychological map, reflects the vast social life of the present that silently conceals and buries itself, waiting for another generation to discover it in astonishment. — Zhang Guangming