Desolation and Shouting – 2021 Book List
In 2021, I tried to develop the habit of reading and writing every day, failing to write like a god, but enjoying many scenery outside the dou room. The selection of the annual book list is more personal, with non-fiction content.
Book list author: Kinson
"But Will Talk and Laugh wash away the desolation: The Political Situation and Characters of the Late Qing Dynasty"
Author:Jiang Ming
1
The political situation and characters of the late Qing Dynasty brought their own sense of historical depth in the turbulent years.
After the diplomatic failure of the Qing court, the negotiations between China and Britain became more difficult. At that time, the qing court's basic view of the British and Japanese envoys was that "they were the first bad people of the Jian Dynasty to come to China to cajole", and the "Yantai Treaty" that had to be signed corroborated this judgment.
Then, starting from the political struggle caused by abnormal celestial phenomena, the bankruptcy of Hu Xueyan, Zhang Peilun, Li Hongzhang and other important ministers, the book interprets them from the political, economic and life levels, and shows novel ideas beyond the historical texts.
The author has done as much as possible on-site visits to the places involved in history, thus bringing readers more feelings about the humanistic atmosphere and the intersection of ancient and modern.
Overall, the book takes into account historical facts and is fluent in writing, and the reading threshold is low for literary and historical enthusiasts, and the previous works "Heavenly Gong Does Not Speak to Dry Chess" and "Autumn Wind Sword Lonely Tears" are also not to be missed.
Tuva Land
Author: Balgi Wilderness
2
I don't know much about the Republic of Tuva, but occasionally I see some of the livehouses mentioned in the performance information, the bands from there are unique, and in recent years there have been many great works in the field of folk songs.
The book is both a travelogue and a love song for the tuvan land and people. The Tuvan Republic, with a population of only 200,000, is naturally a small country in my understanding, but the people who live here do not dwell on whether the land is wide or not, and live a peaceful life in south Siberia.
The author's writing does not need to be questioned, no matter which page you open at random, you can smell the smell of mountains and pine towers.
"Tibetan Sky"
Author: Alai
3
The story of the same name in "Tibetan Sky" has long been made into a movie, and reading the text is a different experience. The story focuses on social changes before and after liberation and people's personal growth, and the pace is slower, and it seems to be less violent and gentler than "Dust Settled".
I should admit that when I read stories that happen in distant time and space, there is always a hint of curiosity. The Western world often uses Orientalism to interpret what they see as heterogeneous cultures, trying to show imaginary spectacles. In the book, the author writes about universality, that is, the common situation of human beings, so that it can resonate with readers from different backgrounds.
"Goodbye, Old Beijing: A City of Transformation, a Fading Old Street Life"
Author: Michael Mail
4
I grew up in Beijing, and when I was a few years old, I once had an essay topic for a school final exam around "The Charm of Beijing Language". At that time, many students were very happy, thinking that it was not easy to deviate from the topic, and it was enough to write enough words.
When I read this book, I remembered how I felt when I was writing the text, the ancient capital has a unique charm, but also a little messy and smog.
In the impression, many of the old dangerous houses in the hutongs have lived in some foreigners who have "experienced life". The author's perspective has a lot in common with He Wei, and the book shows the interesting old city of Beijing in the eyes of Westerners, reviewing the development of hutongs and civic culture. Repair and renovation play an extremely important role in improving the appearance of the city, and at the same time inevitably conceal a lot of the city's interest. It should be said that reading this book has a nostalgic taste of crossing a second to childhood.
Journey to the Northeast
5
I learned about the existence of this book, when I watched the documentary "Saving Northeast 1910 - The 110th Anniversary Of the Late Qing Plague" at Station B, I noticed a bullet screen, mentioning that the story narrated by "Northeast Travels" and the location involved in the documentary were not far away.
The author's itinerary in the northeast is not to look at the flowers, but to follow the customs of the countryside and explore the changes of this land since modern times. The people who remained in the wasteland village gradually opened the conversation box to him, giving him the opportunity to learn to bargain and gossip, and find the joy of life.
In many places, traditions are being lost. And the northeast is not only losing tradition, but also young people. It is a natural process for young people to seek development in economically developed places. The rise and fall of the Northeast bear witness to the country's past.
It is worth mentioning that although this book is a translation, it does not have a sense of humility, and the writing is humorous but rigorous.
The Lost Satellite: A Journey Deep into Central Asia
Author: Liu Zichao
6
The author visits the central Asian countries like an imperial satellite, and encounters many people and things during the journey. He has friends and good wine, but there is still lingering loneliness around him.
For example, middle-aged people who have suffered the double disintegration of the state and marriage, in order to fill the gap, receive a small number of travelers, and insist on calling the cucumber sandwich that is too simple to be simple to be "Soviet cuisine". For example, the Kyrgyz pride themselves on the writer Aitma, considering him to be one of the most important writers of the Soviet era, but he was not popular with the Western world. Young people in Central Asia who love to write are no longer willing to use Russian. Only the translation into English and publishing in American journals has it that has made them cheer.
However, this is not a book filled with frustration. Even if the people of the Central Asian countries have a sense of loss, they also have new hope, that is, the vitality of the ancient Silk Road.
In the last chapter of the book, at the busy Khorgos port, money is flowing and change is quietly happening. Ancient Central Asia will surely usher in a different fate, not only the future of the "satellites", but also the future of China.
The Complete History of Rock and Roll
Author: Tiger Zi
7
I took a deep breath before opening the book.
Having been listening to rock music for more than ten years, and I have seen a lot of related literary works, what will be unique about a work that can be called a "full history"?
The book not only shows the musical characteristics of each genre, but also focuses on the social and historical picture on the eve of the birth of rock and roll. Bruce's continuous development eventually gave birth to the unruly "child" of rock and roll, and then there was a rock and roll style that changed with current politics and ideas.
There is no doubt that the author has a delicate understanding of the origins of the music genre, but perhaps due to the requirements of publication, the Chinese translation of the band involved seems very formal, or the official flavor is too strong. Many Chinese and the pronouns that fans usually use when chatting are quite different, and there is a strange feeling to read.
"To live is to shout into the sky"
Author: Chen Xinian
8
The book was quite a hit, but I didn't want to call it a "blockbuster."
In addition to the propaganda factor, the focus of attention is on the sincerity and sensitivity of the author. I believe that after the test of time, this book will still be valued by readers.
The mine is like a kind of "back" of this world, there are too many hardships, containing strength and pain. The cries of the people at the bottom are loud, and the wind and frost of life are evident between the pages.
In an era when non-fiction writing is increasingly valued, I hope to see more and more such words that originate from real life experiences.
"Novel Barnyard"
Author: Zhang Dachun
9
This book is like an ammunition depot for a good novelist, in which it can be seen that the author's thinking is running, the material is complete, and it is extremely rare to have rigorous logical thinking.
The novel is not small, and the "barnyard" is not only a plant, but also has the attributes of barbaric growth and unfettered. There are clouds in the book, and every person who mentions a story is destined to be far away from the novel, even to see flowers in the fog. The writing techniques of novels have been described by too many people, and the impact of novels on the development of human civilization still needs people's continuous attention and thinking.
The more I try to understand the concepts involved in the book, the longer the list of books I give myself. For example, two of the chapters are illustrated by "The Old Remnant's Journey," a book I haven't read yet, and now it seems that I can only try to complete the task next year.
How Korean Dramas Tell Stories
Author: Zheng Shu
10
This is a thin little book that mainly tells the process of completing the product of Korean dramas, and shows the changes in the media environment in recent years. The audience's appetite is getting more and more sharp, and storytellers must constantly improve their abilities and grasp the content as the core in order to gain a place in the fight in the market. Winning the audience's empathy and attaching importance to the sense of substitution are the elements that creators are paying more and more attention to.
Compared with Robert McKee's "Story", there are not many theoretical discussions in the book, and the examples used are more contemporary, but the ideas are the same.
If you are interested in books of the same kind, with the aim of learning story creation, James Scott Bell's "Write a Good Story This Way" is also worth reading.
"Li Birthday Talk Show Work Manual"
Author: Li Tian
11
Talk shows are very popular, the actors are often on the hot search, I am interested in watching the relevant variety shows, smacking out some of the meaning of the paragraph, looking for Li Tian's book to take a look.
"It doesn't matter if you are a colleague or not, you can be a competitor."
This sentence in the preface is very interesting, and many of the experiences and insights in the main text are even more interesting. For example, we must strive to write verbatim manuscripts without harmonic stems; to write every day, we must also ask more powerful people to revise the draft.
In fact, this kind of experience talk, and many online writers are willing to emphasize that the pen can not stop, before opening the book to refine the beginning is basically the same meaning, but Li Shi's statement is more witty, the writing has its own rhythm, more emphasis on empathy.
In every industry, people who can be the top must have unique features, so I think friends in other industries can also look through, tens of thousands of words of small books are worth reading in one go.
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