Thorn

Name: Thorn
ISBN: 9787559608383

Li ShanglongBeijing United Publishing Co., Ltd. · ChinaApr 2025

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Word count: 108K words
Chapters: 50
ISBN: 9787559608383

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Summary

Have you ever experienced school bullying? Have you ever experienced workplace bullying? Have you ever experienced online bullying? In the blind spots of parental supervision, the moral blind zones of society, and the gray areas of the law, who will protect us? On campus, in the workplace, on social networks—anyone could be a victim. Li Shanglong, author of million-copy bestsellers, spent 365 days carefully crafting this book to speak out forcefully against school, workplace, and online bullying, using his pen as a weapon in a showdown with the world.

Editor's review

In this book, Li Shanglong discusses violence in three settings—school, the workplace, and the internet—side by side, trying to show readers how harm migrates and compounds across different spaces. The work is not academic research but approaches the subject through stories and observations, pushing into the foreground easily overlooked corners: the blind spots of parental supervision, the moral blind zones of society, and the gray areas of the law. For ordinary readers, its value lies in offering a mirror: victims are not necessarily distant, and perpetrators may be everyday people. Read it not as a sociological verdict but as an emotional awakening and a conversation starter, suitable for discussion in book clubs or family conversations. The style is direct and emotionally intense, suited to those who need their attention ignited; those expecting rigorous argumentation or clinical psychological intervention plans should look for professional resources elsewhere.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Ordinary readers concerned with school, workplace, and online bullying
Teachers, parents, and others who need to discuss harm and boundaries with young people
Readers who have experienced or witnessed violence and seek resonance and a channel for expression
Book club members who want to discuss social issues together

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting systematic academic research or legal analysis
Professionals seeking clinical psychological trauma treatment plans
Readers who prefer a calm, restrained style and are sensitive to emotionally charged narratives

Reading tips

Start with the section on the setting you know best, then revisit the others and compare how violence changes form.
Note passages that trigger strong emotions, and after finishing, exchange feelings with someone you trust rather than immersing yourself alone.
For family or classroom discussions, take one case at a time and focus on boundaries and ways to seek help.
Treat the book's questions as a starting point, and afterward supplement with reliable psychology or legal resources.

About the publisher

Beijing United Publishing Co., Ltd. China · Founded in 1993

Beijing United Publishing Co., Ltd. is a publisher known for its literature and history titles, with 2,065 books in the collection. Its publishing covers foreign literature, contemporary Chinese prose and essays, history, folk literature, and cultural books. Its list ranges from Sima Qian's complete edition of the Records of the Grand Historian to foreign classics such as The Book of Disquiet, All Quiet on the Western Front, Snow Country, The Stranger, and Jean-Christophe, as well as modern Chinese works including Teahouse and Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk. Its authors and translators include Yasunari Kawabata, Fernando Pessoa, Erich Maria Remarque, Jin Xinyi, Zhou Miao, and Chen Chao. Public information is limited, but its catalogue reflects a balance between Chinese and foreign literary classics and historical and cultural works.

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Part 1 蔷薇下的刺
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Part 2 月季花的刺
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Part 3 仙人掌的刺
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后记

FAQ

Is this book an academic work or narrative writing?

Based on the available information, it is a work the author spent a year crafting to speak out against school, workplace, and online bullying—closer to issue-driven writing for a general audience than a systematic academic monograph. Readers can treat it as an entry point for raising awareness and discussion; those needing theoretical frameworks or intervention plans should look for specialized books.

Does the book discuss only school bullying?

No. The information explicitly places school, workplace, and social networks side by side, arguing that anyone could become a victim. As you read, notice the commonalities across the three settings—such as power imbalance, bystander silence, and difficulty seeking help—rather than understanding violence as a problem of a single location.

What should I do if I feel emotionally overwhelmed after reading?

Such topics can easily trigger personal experiences. It is advisable to read in sections, pause when emotions run high, talk with someone you trust, or write down your feelings. If distress persists, seek professional psychological support. The book itself is a conversation starter, not a substitute for psychological intervention.

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About the author

Li Shanglong Author · Chinese · 1990

Li Shanglong, born in Urumqi, Xinjiang, in 1990, is a young Chinese writer, director and screenwriter, and co-founder of Kaochong.com. He gained wide attention in 2015 with the bestselling book You Only Look Like You Work Hard, and was named a Dangdang Influential Author of the Year. His writing focuses mainly on motivational and personal-growth works, including No Way Out, So Find a Way, At Thirty, Everything Is Just Beginning, and the Li Shanglong Inner Drive series; these books often draw on his own experiences and observations to encourage young people to face reality and take action. He also writes fiction, such as Thorn, and has compiled practical computer guides such as the DeepSeek Practical Operation Guide. The library holds 25 of his works, covering motivational growth, industrial technology, social fiction and computer applications. Public information is limited, but his direct, practical style has given him a following among young readers.