In this era of information explosion, reading a good book can not only cultivate emotions, but also bring us valuable knowledge and thinking. Recently, an old bookworm friend asked me for a list of recommended books, hoping that I could recommend some realistic novels on the theme of the Anti-Japanese War. The theme of the War of Resistance has always been loved by people because it carries the memory of history and the legend of heroes. In order to meet the request of my old bookworm friend, I will recommend two outstanding anti-war novels, they are "Bing" and "The Way Home". These two novels take the emotions of "home" as the main line, and through the experiences of two veterans who survived a hundred battles, they focus on the vicissitudes of China's modern history, and finally realize the reunion back home. They all emphasize the power of "love", are those heroic stories, but also the portrayal of ordinary people's lives.
The novel "Soldier" is full of combat elements and tells the different fates of the two protagonists. Through the perspective of these two protagonists, the author portrays a vivid picture of the heroes of the War of Resistance. The two veterans, one born in the countryside and the other in the city, have very different life trajectories. In the turbulent years, they all experienced being captured by different forces, experiencing the War of Resistance, fraternal walls, resisting US aggression and aiding Korea, isolation of the two sides of the strait, and becoming a national army again and stationed in Kinmen. The novel emphasizes historical understanding, and by narrating the lives of these two veterans, it shows the reader the historical picture of that special period. It makes people deeply realize that war is not only magnificent victories and heroic deeds, but also the hardships and humanity behind it.
Another novel, "The Way Home", presents realism from the perspective of a soldier at the bottom, restoring the lives of those little people who are wrapped up in the tide of history. This story is more down-to-earth, close to the lives of ordinary people, and reflects the real experiences of the people at the bottom of that era. Through the experience of the protagonist, readers can feel the hardships and hardships of that special period, and can also understand how the people of that era were tenacious and tenaciously survived.
As an old bookworm friend, I prefer The Way Home because it feels like an elderly man talking about his past. This sense of authenticity and warmth will not be forgotten for a long time. The protagonists in the novel are not great heroes, but ordinary people, which makes it easier for readers to empathize. In this novel, which is full of combat elements and action scenes, the emotions of the characters are particularly vivid. They show kindness and humanity towards relatives, comrades-in-arms, friends, and even enemies. The power of this "love" allows the two protagonists to support until they finally succeed in returning home, which is also the core of the entire story.
Although these two novels have different plots and narrative methods, they both take the emotions of "home" as the main line, and present the lives of heroes and ordinary people during the Anti-Japanese War period through different perspectives. In this special historical context, the two novels allow people to better understand that era, feel the cruelty of war and the greatness of human nature. These stories also convey an important message to us, that is, every participant in the Anti-Japanese War period, whether they are famous or not, is a hero of that era, and their struggle and sacrifice have brought us peace today.
Finally, I would like to appeal to all of you to pay tribute to those soldiers, whether famous or not, who did not return home. It is because of their selfless dedication that we are able to enjoy a life of peace and tranquility. I hope that you can read these two novels, understand the history of that special period, feel the heroic spirit of that era, and hope that you can cherish peace and work hard for a better future.
Let us pay tribute to the heroes who gave their lives for peace, and to the writers who pass on history through words, because it is they who enable us to remember history and cherish peace.