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Editor's review
In terms of content value, the book's uniqueness lies in choosing as its absolute protagonist a controversial figure who appears in official histories mostly as "brave but devoid of strategy" and "capricious." Author Wang Fulin clearly attempts to break through the stereotyped image shaped by classic texts such as Romance of the Three Kingdoms and to dig deep into the motives behind Lü Bu's actions, the causes of his character, and the dilemmas of his era. Regarding Lü Bu's relationships with Ding Yuan, Dong Zhuo, Wang Yun, and others, his emotional entanglement with Diaochan, and key events such as shooting the halberd at the camp gate and his death at White Gate Tower, the book may offer detailed depiction and psychological portrayal different from mainstream narratives.
For readers familiar with Three Kingdoms stories, reading this book is more like a challenge to and supplement for established perceptions. It may not aim to "reverse the verdict" on Lü Bu, but at least it provides a more three-dimensional and humanized perspective for understanding the choices and fate of this hero of chaotic times. The author's writing style leans toward traditional historical fiction, emphasizing plot progression and scene description, suitable for readers who enjoy immersive historical narrative. It should be noted that as a character-centered novel, the rigor of its historical research and the boundaries of its literary imagination are points readers can weigh and savor for themselves while reading.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers with a strong interest in Three Kingdoms historical figures, especially the controversial figure Lü Bu
- History enthusiasts who enjoy interpreting classic historical stories from different perspectives and are not satisfied with a single narrative
- Readers of historical fiction who prefer traditional techniques and emphasis on plot and character development
- Literary researchers who wish to understand how literature, beyond official histories and romances, shapes complex historical figures
Not a good fit for
- Readers who seek strict historical verification and are cautious about literary fictionalization
- Young readers expecting fast pacing, a strong web-fiction style, or subversive narrative
Reading tips
- While reading, compare with records about Lü Bu in official histories such as Records of the Three Kingdoms and Book of the Later Han to appreciate the differences and interplay between literary creation and historical texts
- Pay attention to how the author depicts Lü Bu's psychological activity at major decisions, which is often key to understanding the character portrayal in this book
- Read this book in comparison with Lü Bu's image in Romance of the Three Kingdoms and related film and television adaptations, and consider how different media interpret the same figure
About the publisher
Yuanfang Publishing House focuses on Chinese-language publishing while also issuing books in Mongolian and other ethnic-minority scripts. Its scope covers ethnology, ethnic history and ethnic culture and arts, extending to history, economics and lifestyle titles. Among the 78 books in the database, popular science and history titles account for a large share: the former include The Mysteries of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry and Mysteries of Unknown Knowledge, while the latter include The Long March, The Liberation of Tibet and The Founding Ceremony of the PRC. Biography and military titles such as Wang Jingwei's Dream of Leadership, Defending Yan'an and The Huaihai Campaign reflect a direction toward popular historical narrative and knowledge dissemination. Representative authors include Wang Shunyi and Pan Qiang'en, who mainly contribute to science and history writing. Overall, drawing on the regional culture of Inner Mongolia, the publisher has developed a profile that balances ethnic studies, historical documentary writing and science popularization.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 第一章 神儿降生
- 第二章 痛打司马秀
- 第三章 奉先与莹儿
- 第四章 三角恋爱
- 第五章 司马秀
- 第六章 美女香澜
- 第七章 夫人心计
- 第八章 枳机林中的情爱
- 第九章 围猎
- 第十章 牛皮文约
- 第十一章 妄图纳妾
- 第十二章 逼婚
- 第十三章 父母的企望
- 第十四章 难舍之情
- 第十五章 天降之灾
- 第十六章 少男少女
- 第十七章 一见钟情
- 第十八章 饮酒作乐
- 第十九章 讹诈
- 第二十章 父女之间
- 第二十一章 严厉教子
- 第二十二章 诱饵
- 第二十三章 出征之前
- 第二十四章 生离死别
- 第二十五章 勤奋习武
- 第二十六章 战场立功
- 第二十七章 校场比武
- 第二十八章 拜见吕母
- 第二十九章 偷偷做爱
- 第三十章 儿女情长
- 第三十一章 痛失恋人
- 第三十二章 准备南迁
- 第三十三章 丁原视察
- 第三十四章 再次比武
- 第三十五章 阴谋诡计
- 第三十六章 狼狈为奸
- 第三十七章 吕母遇害
- 第三十八章 诬告吕良
- 第三十九章 临危受命
- 第四十章 舅舅外甥
- 第四十一章 黄万财告状
- 第四十二章 香澜母女
- 第四十三章 司马亮叛逃
- 第四十四章 再次消失
- 第四十五章 躲灾遍祸
- 第四十六章 女扮男装
- 第四十七章 美女桃芳
- 第四十八章 走漏消息
- 第四十九章 牛四马二
- 第五十章 情深似海
- 第五十一章 丁原心计
- 第五十二章 变卖家产
- 第五十三章 卖地受阻
- 第五十四章 赶赴并州
- 第五十五章 摊掉婚事
- 第五十六章 置办房产
- 第五十七章 严家出手
- 第五十八章 议定婚事
- 第五十九章 邀请客人
- 第六十章 不速之客
- 第六十一章 洞房情语
- 第六十二章 秘录口供
- 第六十三章 刨根问底
- 第六十四章 烧死太守
- 第六十五章 严豹上任
- 第六十六章 回巡五原
- 第六十七章 李肃弟兄
- 第六十八章 受命进京
- 第六十九章 西凉董卓
- 第七十章 大败董卓
- 第七十一章 吕良死因
- 第七十二章 举荐吕布
- 第七十三章 刺杀丁原
- 第七十四章 归顺董卓
- 第七十五章 明月再现
- 第七十六章 续娶二房
- 第七十七章 丢失长安
- 第七十八章 迁都长安
- 第七十九章 父子积怨
- 第八十章 夫妻谋略
- 第八十一章 残暴不仁
- 第八十二章 密谋杀董
- 第八十三章 宰杀董卓
- 第八十四章 傲慢王允
- 第八十五章 西凉袭京
- 第八十六章 群围吕布
- 第八十七章 逃出京城
- 第八十八章 三雄战吕布
- 第八十九章 英勇善战
- 第九十章 金蝉脱壳
- 第九十一章 智者张辽
- 第九十二章 雄心壮志
- 第九十三章 共创大业
- 第九十四章 占山为王
- 第九十五章 妇唱夫随
- 第九十六章 攻下郡城
- 第九十七章 英雄气短
- 第九十八章 被迫撤离
- 第九十九章 回乡搬兵
- 第一百章 往事如烟
- 第一百零一章 援助奉先
- 第一百零二章 情深意切
- 第一百零三章 上门邀请
- 第一百零四章 招兵买马
- 第一百零五章 天子密诏
- 第一百零六章 天子密诏
- 第一百零七章 攻克洛阳
- 第一百零八章 撤离山寨
- 第一百零九章 喜得玉玺
- 第一百一十章 亲人团聚
- 第一百一十一章 盛宴款待
- 第一百一十二章 愤离袁术
- 第一百一十三章 智退纪灵
- 第一百一十四章 阴险陈登
- 第一百一十五章 被困下邳
- 第一百一十六章 吕布之死
- 第一百一十七章 后记（完）
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About the author
Wang Fulin is an author about whom limited public information is available. Six of his works are held in the collection, including such representative titles as Lü Bu, The Lama Brother and Er Meizi, Wild Soul, Mortal Dust, Village Soul, and Lost in Love. Judging from these titles and their common categories, his writing spans alternate-continent fantasy, social fiction, and war and military themes. Some works build imaginative narratives around historical or invented worlds, while others focus on rural life and the fates of ordinary people, giving his output a varied character that combines realism with legend. Because details such as his birth year, native place, education, and writing career cannot be verified, a full picture of his life is difficult to sketch, and readers can come to know him mainly through his works. The available materials also contain no clear record of awards, sales figures, or public evaluation, so his literary influence remains to be clarified by more complete bibliographic and critical sources.
