I had once screamed, gradually, I lost my voice.
I had once cried, gradually, I lost my tears.
I had once grieved, gradually, I became able to withstand everything.
I had once rejoiced, gradually, I became unmoved by the world.
And now!
All I have left is an expressionless face, my gaze is as tough as a monolith, only perseverance remains in my heart.
This quote defines the whole novel. I have read many novels—so many that I might have forgotten some—but this is one novel I can never forget. In every novel, you'll find MCs hell-bent on discovering themselves, but this one is different. He, Fang Yuan, had already discovered himself. And I can confidently say that readers who have read this might also be able to discover themselves, even if just a little. This novel is not for everyone, but that only makes it "RI."
Even if you read this novel and don't understand or like it, it will always be a part of you.
I don't know how the author wrote such a masterpiece, and I don't want to know.
So, unlike other Librarian's Talks, I will not suggest you read this because of the hype on the internet. This novel is something that depends on fate. So if your fate allows, you will read this.
