公墓   By: Shiying Mu

"公墓" by Shiying Mu is a haunting and atmospheric read that explores themes of loss, memory, and redemption. The author's lyrical prose draws the reader into a world filled with grief and longing, as the characters grapple with the weight of their pasts and the uncertainty of the future.

The novel shifts seamlessly between different timelines and perspectives, adding layers of complexity to the story. The characters are well-developed and relatable, each struggling with their own demons and searching for a sense of closure.

Mu's evocative descriptions bring the cemetery setting to life, creating a sense of eerie beauty that lingers long after the last page is turned. The pacing is steady and the plot twists keep the reader engaged, making for a truly gripping read.

Overall, "公墓" is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading. Mu's unique storytelling style and poignant exploration of human emotions make this a truly memorable read.

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有人說《南北極》是我的初期作品，而這集子裡的八個短篇是較後期的，這句話， 如果不曾看到我寫作的日期，只以發表的先後為標準，那麼，從內容和技巧判斷起來都 是不錯的。可是，事實上，兩種完全不同的小說卻是同時寫的——同時會有兩種完全不 同的情緒，寫完全不同的文章，是被別人視為不可解的事，就是我自己也是不明白的， 也成了許多人非難我的原因。這矛盾的來源，正如杜衡所說，是由於我的二重人格。我 是比較爽直坦白的人，我沒有一句不可對大眾說的話，我不願像現在許多人那麼地把自 己的真面目用保護色裝飾起來，過著虛偽的日子，喊著虛偽的口號，一方面卻利用著群 眾心理，政治策略，自我宣傳那類東西來維持過去的地位，或是抬高自己的身價。我以 為這是卑鄙齷齪的事，我不願意做。說我落伍，說我騎牆，說我紅蘿蔔剝了皮，說我什 麼可以，至少我可以站在世界的頂上，大聲地喊：「我是忠實於自己，也忠實於人家的 人！」忠實是隨便什麼社會都需要的！我還可以當著那些罵我的人說：「也許我是犯過 罪的，可是我是勇敢地坦... Continue reading book >>