Roses Don't Smell: A Heartbreaking and Touching Story A Thought-Provoking Coming-of-Age Tale of a Young Girl

Author: Zhou Zhou
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: This book is a work of women's literature. Through the growth experience of the protagonist, Sha'er, in the lower strata of society, her gentle, innocent yet cruel and stubborn personality is presented to the readers, leaving a lasting impression. It can be said that the book reflects the author's concern for people living at the bottom of society and her call for fairness and justice. From a young age, Sha'er lived in the shadows, enduring discrimination; after returning to her mother's side, she witnessed the suffering of her family; she longed for family love but was always met with scoldings and abuse. As an adult, she struggled tirelessly to become a city dweller again; later, to save her mother from a car accident, she lost her virginity. In the end, driven by her desire for survival, she left Zicheng, the city that had accepted her after eight years of hardship. What moved people was that throughout, she never dishonored her love.