Have you ever felt tired of life because you were lost? Have you ever found a way out of a difficult situation in your life? Have you ever wished that someone would give you some guidance in life? Then I want to tell you, the book "Life and Death Fatigue" will bring you a different feeling.
Fatigue of Life and Death is one of the masterpieces of Mo Yan, China's first Nobel laureate in literature, which tells the story of a landlord's six reincarnations, and this book tells the changes of a landlord in the cycle of life and death from the perspective of a peasant. Through the perspective of animals, it shows the history of the transformation of China's rural society over the past half century. The author Mo Yan uses humorous language and unique narrative techniques to tell a heavy story in a relaxed and interesting way.
So, why should I recommend this book?
First of all, this book contains many profound life philosophies, such as "Fatigue of life and death, starting from greed", telling us that greed is the root cause of tiredness in life, "Less desire and inaction can make the body and mind comfortable", let us learn to let go of desires, in order to get inner peace. At the same time, "all the little bad monsters in the world are hated by people, and the big bad monsters are admired by others", let us understand that everyone has their strengths and weaknesses, and we can't deny a person because of small problems.
Secondly, the plot in this book is very engaging. Through the reincarnation of a landlord, it depicts the development and changes of China's rural areas for more than half a century, allowing us to see a vivid Chinese countryside. In this process, the author shows the hardships and sufferings of farmers through the perspective of animals, and at the same time makes us feel the resilience and optimism of farmers.
Finally, the language of the book is very beautiful and very comfortable to read. The author Mo Yan uses concise and clear language to depict a complex world and make us feel the charm of language.
So, I would like to share some famous quotes from the book.
Loneliness has a double benefit, he can be with himself without having to be with others", this sentence tells us that loneliness is a precious wealth, we can find ourselves in solitude, reflect on ourselves, and improve ourselves.
Wealth is not destined, mortals have a time to fall", this sentence tells us that life is a marathon, we can't give up because of a temporary failure, we must persevere, in order to achieve success.
Hunger and cold will shatter fairy tales and dreams", this sentence tells us to cherish the present life, not to lose confidence because of temporary setbacks, to believe in ourselves, and to stick to our dreams.
Overall, Life and Death Fatigue is a very worthwhile read. It allows us to see a more real world, and at the same time, it also makes us understand some truths about life. If you haven't read this book yet, I highly recommend you read it, I'm sure you'll get something different.