This book tells the story of Si Mao, a middle-aged man who returns to his hometown of Guangchengfan to accompany his father for medical treatment, only to become embroiled in the murder of his childhood friend, Dong Sheng. As Du Hui leads the investigation team in unraveling the case, and as they trace the experiences and relationships of key figures in Guangchengfan—Da Kaizi, Lao Hezi, Lao Daozi, Xia Benzi, the three carpenters, Da Minzi, Li Qun, Yang Housheng, Zao Jin, and others—along with Si Mao's first-person perspective on his experiences after returning home, the book reveals how a group of migrant workers returning from the city awaken their rural memories, carrying the imprints, concepts, and experiences of urban life as they return to their hometowns. The author uses social mystery as a foundation, employing a genre-specific narrative style to showcase a unique artistic charm.
本书讲述人到中年的四猫返回故乡广城畈陪父亲治病, 不料卷入一桩儿时朋友东生被害案件。随着杜辉带领探案团队对案件抽丝剥茧, 以及对广城畈一众重要人物--大凯子、老和子、老稻子、夏本子、木匠师徒三人、大敏子、立群、杨后胜、皂金等--的经历和关系的梳理, 加上四猫以第一视角展现的回乡之后的所见所闻所感, 展现了一批从城市返回乡村的打工者是如何唤醒自己的乡土记忆, 带着城市生活的印痕、观念和经验重新回到故乡生活。作者以社会推理为底子, 通过类型化的小说叙事, 展现了独特的艺术魅力。
本书讲述人到中年的四猫返回故乡广城畈陪父亲治病, 不料卷入一桩儿时朋友东生被害案件。随着杜辉带领探案团队对案件抽丝剥茧, 以及对广城畈一众重要人物--大凯子、老和子、老稻子、夏本子、木匠师徒三人、大敏子、立群、杨后胜、皂金等--的经历和关系的梳理, 加上四猫以第一视角展现的回乡之后的所见所闻所感, 展现了一批从城市返回乡村的打工者是如何唤醒自己的乡土记忆, 带着城市生活的印痕、观念和经验重新回到故乡生活。作者以社会推理为底子, 通过类型化的小说叙事, 展现了独特的艺术魅力。
