"The Funeral of a Muslim" is an epic of a Muslim family and a portrayal of an era. It is a long story created by the Hui female writer Huo Da**, with the ups and downs of the jade workshop of the Hui craftsman Liang Yiqing as the main line, describing the different fate changes of the three generations of the Liang family in the historical background, showing the protagonist's vigorous sense of destiny in pursuit of ideals and careers and improving their own quality.
The author depicts the rise and fall of a Muslim family in the midst of social changes in China, as well as the emotional entanglements and life choices between family members. The ** won the 3rd Mao Dun Literature Award. This book has touched the hearts of countless readers with its profound emotional description, rich cultural connotation, and unique narrative style.
Background: The Funeral of a Muslim was written in 1987, and when the author Hoda wrote it, he often went deep into the Muslim community to learn about their life and culture. Through her interactions with her Muslim friends, she gained a deeper understanding of their beliefs, Xi and family values. These experiences provided her with rich material for the creation of The Funeral of a Muslim.
Book Synopsis: The story takes place in a Muslim family, the protagonist Han Ziqi is a jade craftsman, in order to revitalize the family's jade business, he left his hometown for Beijing, where he met Liang Bingyu, a Han woman, and fell in love with her and married. However, during the war years, Han Ziqi was forced to separate from his wife and live with his sister Han Xinyue. When Xinyue was studying at Peking University, she fell in love with Chu Yanchao, a young Han man, but due to differences in religious beliefs and family backgrounds, their love was hindered.
In this story, the author shows the unique charm and depth of Muslim culture. At the same time, through the life experiences of the protagonists Han Ziqi and Han Xinyue, the themes of faith, love, family, and responsibility are also revealed, showing the choices and persistence of human beings in life.
Reading impressions: The Funeral of a Muslim has a unique artistic charm. The author combines the traditional culture of the Hui people with modern society, showing the lifestyle, values and belief system of the Hui people. Let the reader know more about the culture and history of the Hui people. At the same time, it can also provoke readers to think deeply about life, faith, love, etc. The depiction of jade is particularly wonderful, not only showing the exquisite craftsmanship of jade, but also closely linking it to the fate of the characters, making the whole story more vivid and touching.
In addition, the narrative is also very unique. The author uses flashbacks and interludes to interweave the past and the present, allowing readers to feel the passage of time and the impermanence of fate during the reading process. This narrative not only adds to the suspense of the story, but also gives the reader a deeper understanding of the inner world of the characters.
In terms of character development, "The Funeral of a Muslim" is also very successful. The characters in ** are distinct and have different personalities. Han Ziqi, Liang Bingyu, Han Xinyue and other major characters all have their own ideals and pursuits, and they show a strong will and indomitable spirit in the face of difficulties, which is impressive.
In addition to the storyline and characters, this ** also touches on many deep themes. For example, faith, love, family, responsibility, and so on. These themes not only reflect the life and thoughts of the Hui people, but also have universal human significance.
Impressive sentences in the book:
1.On the stage of life, tragedy, comedy, comedy, tragedy, take turns to perform, day and night, endlessly.
2.History is the footprints of people. But not all those who have left their footprints have dared to face up to their own history.
3.Love is the most beautiful feeling of human beings, when two hearts have gone through a long journey and finally come together, like a mirror reflecting each other, as one with each other, without suspicion, when their every beat is to say to each other: I will never leave you! Then, love has come quietly, and no force can separate them!
Reason for recommendation:
The Funeral of a Muslim is a long book describing the fate of three generations of Muslim families**, which shows the profound heritage of Muslim culture and the historical changes of Chinese society through the description of the fate of the characters. This book profoundly touches on the themes of love, faith, family, and life, and makes people think more deeply about life. At the same time, the author's writing is beautiful and the narrative is smooth, making it easy to read.
Overall, The Funeral of a Muslim is a book well worth reading. It not only has high literary value, but also allows readers to learn more about Hui culture and history. At the same time, it can also trigger readers to think deeply about life, faith, love and other issues, which is a rare and good book.
If you are interested in topics such as history, culture, family, love, etc., then this book is definitely not to be missed. It will take you into a world full of exoticism and humanity, and make you feel the fragility and tenacity of life, as well as the greatness and selflessness of love. I hope that by reading this book, you can feel the charm of literature and the meaning of life. If you have any thoughts or thoughts after reading, please leave a message in the comment area to share with me.