The people who love me and the people I love, this seems to be an unavoidable topic in love, when we are young we chase the stars and sunsets, and when we are mature, we will choose someone who can accompany us unconditionally to watch the stars and sunsets, we are accustomed to blaming the reason for the childishness of the world, the impulse that has not been polished by reason.
But in fact, if there is a possibility for us at the age of twenty and us at the age of forty to meet, I am afraid that we will not be able to convince each other, or even quarrel with each other.
Human growth is separated, we should not be a latecomer of the wise attitude to analyze the young self, simply to the unknown, to the time, to the present appropriate feelings, this is also the rare and valuable part of this book, in the author, we can rarely see her analysis of the young self, accept all their choices, and dare to leave everything to chase the stars, with the growth of the individual over the years, the protagonist has never dared to look directly into his eyes when he was young, retaining the original form of life and the original feeling of life, this is actually a kind of luck, not harsh on their own luck, and the source of this confidence is the care of the family, Brother's stable care···
This is also more convincing, only bathed in care and love, we can grow wantonly, with a life attitude that never questions the repentance to resist the years of the landscape, this is probably the vitality, always be sensitive and respectful to the outside world, less discouraged, more expected and solemn, so the image created by this book is more like a girl dressed in plain clothes, hands folded, praying sincerely, her eyes are brilliant, full of vitality light, when she stands on the island of Mykonos in Athens with her hands folded, looking up at the lonely moon, it is already shining, not like mortals。
Writer Gurrigo
In this novel, full of warmth and memories, the author delicately and touchingly depicts the protagonist's teenage years and an unforgettable love from the perspective of a woman in her 40s. The protagonist's youthful era unfolds in the Greek sun, and an encounter with a mysterious painter, this first encounter touches the depths of the soul, and the author's portrayal of the scenery is very vivid, making the reader feel as if he is in the beautiful landscape of Greece, and feels the youthful and innocent love.
The author's tone is very dreamy, coupled with the blue sky and white clouds of the Mediterranean climate of Athens, which makes people always have a sense of leap between reality and dreams in the process of reading, and this kind of unconsciousness is the "condiment" carefully sown by the author, which has become a hallucinogen for reading this book.
As the protagonist returns to his hometown and enters into marriage, the plot of the story gradually enters another layer, from dreamy to sober, from detachment to reality. The protagonist spent a happy marriage in the favor of her husband, but the good memories of that teenage time in my heart always linger. The accident of the art exhibition once again meets the protagonist and the painter, and after more than ten years of searching, it finally ushers in the intersection of fate.
The story is gradually pushed higher and higher with the appearance of the painter, and the protagonist also becomes nervous, worried, and heartbeat from the elegant ballet dancer at the beginning... As readers, we follow the protagonist's inner ups and downs, feeling her deep thoughts about the past and the future. The author also profoundly expresses the growth and transformation of the concept of love through the choice of the protagonist. This is not a simple romance novel, but a work that reflects on life, choices and growth through a love story, the story presents the reflection on love from the perspective of a mature woman, giving us a glimpse of the protagonist's growth, this novel is not only a memory of love, but also a deep reflection on self-growth.
The novel deeply explores the themes of love and the passage of time, and deeply analyzes the emotionally complex life process. The central theme of the story revolves around a 40-year-old woman's nostalgic journey, tracing the footprints of her youth and the profound impact of a chance encounter in the sunny lands of Greece. The narrative skillfully weaves threads of memory, love, and self-discovery. The protagonist's encounter with the mysterious painter at the age of 20 became an unforgettable moment in her heart. The author beautifully captures the essence of that ephemeral connection, an encounter that transcends the boundaries of the physical body and reverberates in the depths of the soul.
As the protagonist returns to her hometown, accepts marriage and builds her own life, the artist's unforgettable memories remain an indelible part of her, and the trajectories of their lives are intertwined in an art exhibition that serves as an opportunity to discuss the complexity and irreversibility of love. What makes this novel unique is its meticulous depiction of a love journey, with layers and smooth pacing. The author does not limit the narrative to simple unrequited love or traditional depictions of love triangles. Instead, it explores the complexity of emotion, allowing the reader to witness the protagonist's struggles with a determined, loving older brother and a heart-pounding heartbeat. The novel's depiction of the art world broadens the boundaries of the story, adding a touch of high aesthetics to the work.
The journey of the protagonist becomes a lens through which we can reflect on our own experiences, the dynamic development of emotions, and connect with the protagonist in the reflection.
Overall, this novel is a journey-like exploration of love, memory, and self, and the author uses delicate penmanship to create an immersive emotional experience for us, which haunts us after singing.
About the Author:
Gu Liguo, formerly known as Li Wei, is a young writer, poet and artist. His published works include: "Warm Side", "Human Music", "Borrow Your Life", "One Carat of Tears (I., II.)", "That Summer We Graduated Together", "Thorn Bird", "Untouchable Lovers", "Fireflies of Light", "Land of Fireflies", etc., and has published a picture book in North America, Everything Grows Up: Paintings and Poems of Guliguo.