To the Moon
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Summary
After that he came every year, conducting various tests and interviews, and each time he stayed longer.
I passed every test, and departure is imminent, yet my unease and doubts grow by the day.
Editor's review
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers who enjoy psychological suspense and unreliable narration
- Readers who prefer soft science-fiction premises over hard technical detail
- Those interested in closed spaces and interpersonal control
- Commuters looking for a moderately long, tightly paced novel
Not a good fit for
- Readers expecting hard sci-fi detail about space colonization technology
- Those who prefer fast-paced action or a clear-cut ending
- Readers impatient with slowly accumulating unease
Reading tips
- Read continuously, and watch for changes in recurring details such as the headlights and interviews.
- Around the midpoint, pause to sort out where the protagonist's doubts come from, then judge the reliability of the narration.
- After finishing, return to the opening and reconsider whether the tester's words and actions mean something else.
- If you like open endings, discuss with friends whether "going to the moon" is an opportunity or a trap.
About the publisher
Zhejiang Literature and Art Publishing House is a Chinese publisher specializing in literary publishing. Judging from the 808 titles in the database, its publishing areas cover world classics, foreign literature, social novels, folk literature and classic works, as well as modern and contemporary literature and prose. Representative titles include foreign literary translations such as Anna Karenina, The Temple of the Golden Pavilion, In Praise of Shadows and The Complete Tragedies and Comedies of Shakespeare, alongside classic works by Lao She and Lu Xun such as Camel Xiangzi, Teahouse and Wandering. Its authors and translators include Leo Tolstoy, Cao Ying, Lao She, Yukio Mishima, Jun'ichirō Tanizaki and Zhu Shenghao. The press emphasizes the translation and introduction of classic texts and the compilation of native literary works, giving equal weight to Chinese and foreign literature. Owing to limited public information, its specific series and editorial policies are not elaborated here.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 第一幕 从天而降
- 正文一
- 正文二
- 正文三
- 正文四
- 正文五
- 第二幕 鸠占鹊巢
- 第三幕 离别
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About the author
Iain Reid, born in Ottawa, Canada, in 1981, is a Canadian author and screenwriter. He graduated from Queen's University and currently lives in Kingston. He has written scripts for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and contributed to The New Yorker and The Globe and Mail, and in 2015 he received the RBC Taylor Emerging Writer Award. His books include One Bird's Choice and The Truth About Luck, and his novel I'm Thinking of Ending Things was adapted into a Netflix film by Charlie Kaufman. His work Foe is classified in the library as science fiction and continues his focus on character psychology and suspenseful atmosphere. Public information is limited, but his existing works show a talent for building tension through restrained, concise narration while exploring themes of loneliness, trust and relationships within genre frameworks.
Hu Fei is an author about whom limited public information is available. The library currently holds only one work by this author, the science fiction novel To the Moon. Based on the available information, Hu Fei writes in the science fiction genre, and the work is centered on the Moon, placing it in the direction of science fiction set against a backdrop of space exploration. Reliable records of the author's nationality, dates of birth and death, educational background, and writing career have not been found, so no further account of Hu Fei's life can be given at present. As for To the Moon, the title points directly to outer space, indicating the author's interest in spaceflight and interstellar travel. Such themes typically concern technological development, humanity's courage in exploring the unknown, and human relationships and ethical choices in space environments. The library classifies the work as science fiction, suggesting that it is built on scientific speculation and future scenarios. For readers wishing to understand Hu Fei's writing, this work is currently the main text available, and its thematic orientation offers a clue for further acquaintance with this author.
