Souvenir 2 cover

Souvenir 2

Rating 3.8
Word count
86K words
Chapters
54
ISBN
9787539992792

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Summary

The second volume of the bestselling story collection Hand Letter again selects 48 short pieces of youthful prose. "Even if the stories in this book are not true, the youth in them is." If time could turn back, may growing up be clear and bright. And in the future, may you travel light, pass me by, and then forget me.

Editor's review

As the second volume of the bestselling story collection Hand Letter, this book continues the form of short youthful prose, using forty-eight fragmentary stories to touch the softest parts of growing up. Its value lies not in intricate or bizarre plots, but in placing those elusive adolescent thoughts, regrets, and farewells within concise, lingering prose. Its strength is its brevity and emotional density, making it suitable for reading one or two pieces in spare moments and letting feelings settle slowly. The line "Even if the stories are not true, the youth in them is" reminds readers not to fixate on truth or falsehood, but to treat the book as a mirror reflecting their own clear or reckless younger years. In terms of reading settings, it suits a bedside table, a backpack, or a commute, as a quiet conversation with oneself. For young readers going through farewells, further study, relocation, or changes in relationships, these short pieces offer a gentle buffer, letting people practice letting go and traveling light through others' stories.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Young readers who enjoy short youthful stories and are used to fragmented reading
  • People going through graduation, farewell, or relationship changes who need emotional comfort
  • Readers with nostalgia for youth and campus themes
  • Literature enthusiasts who want to practice writing and observe emotional description through short pieces

Not a good fit for

  • Readers who prefer long, coherent narratives and require complete plot progression
  • Readers uninterested in youthful sentimental themes who seek strong logical suspense
  • Readers hoping for in-depth analysis of real social issues

Reading tips

  1. Read two or three pieces a day; no need to finish all at once, leave room for feelings to linger.
  2. When a piece moves you, write beside it the people and things you thought of, turning the book into your own hand letter.
  3. You can jump around randomly by table of contents; let your current mood decide which page to turn to.
  4. After finishing, pick a favorite piece and try rewriting the ending in three hundred words, practicing a dialogue with your own youth.

About the publisher

Jiangsu Phoenix Literature and Art Publishing House focuses on literary publishing while also covering the humanities, social sciences, and books on art and daily life. Its approximately 1,535 titles in the database span social novels, world history, design, science fiction, classic works, and film and television: they include modern Chinese literary classics by Lu Xun such as A Madman's Diary: The Complete Short Stories of Lu Xun, Call to Arms, Four Generations Under One Roof, and Teahouse, as well as foreign literary memoirs like Stefan Zweig's The World of Yesterday. In science fiction it offers Asimov's Galactic Empire series, while in architecture and art it publishes Liu Dunzhen's Classical Gardens of Suzhou and design titles from Phoenix Space. Its authors are concentrated among classic writers such as Lu Xun, Zweig, and Asimov, with translators including Liang Xijiang, Zhong Haonan, and Ye Lihua. Its overall character is built on classic works while embracing genre fiction and visual culture. Public information is limited, and this introduction is based on the titles in the database.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 自序
  3. 第一封信 很多人,都是一夜长大的。
  4. 到哪里找你那么好的人
  5. 青春哭了
  6. 怪兽的隐匿
  7. 再见,老袁
  8. 你最珍贵
  9. 夜莺
  10. 等我为你摘朵花
  11. 岛屿和树
  12. 恒星灰烬
  13. 暗夜里的花期
  14. 和解
  15. 小茉莉
  16. 青山车站
  17. 少年站在河对岸
  18. 十五岁的白月光
  19. 寻人启事
  20. 十月有一场大雪
  21. 喂猫
  22. 给桃子的信
  23. 路途有芬芳
  24. 第二封信 我深爱每一个不完美的自己。
  25. 年年岁岁徒伤悲
  26. 亲爱的你
  27. 世上另一个我
  28. 你那么多迷惘
  29. 四季
  30. 我遇见我
  31. 我一直在找寻你的踪迹
  32. 夏日寻踪
  33. 唱到日落不见企鹅
  34. 如果春天你还不来
  35. 别让她孤单
  36. 男孩看见野玫瑰
  37. 明天也要作伴
  38. 第三封信 你来过一下子,至今我仍感激。
  39. 我怀念的
  40. 幽深夏日里的浅歌
  41. 有没有一首诗篇,没有句点
  42. 在未来等你
  43. 这一首淡淡的歌给你呀
  44. 岸上
  45. 只和你有关的秘密
  46. 只是为了遇见你
  47. 只缘身在此山中
  48. 河流缓慢
  49. 最好的回忆,是不曾发生的事
  50. 第四封信 就算不是真的故事,也是真的青春。
  51. 相隔两条街
  52. 回声
  53. 天使,再见
  54. 小雏菊的秋天微凉成霜

FAQ

Can I read the second volume directly without having read the first volume of Hand Letter?
Yes. The second volume is an independently selected short story collection, and the pieces do not depend on continuous plots, so reading it directly will not affect comprehension. If you like the voice of this volume, going back to the first volume afterward will also bring new feelings.
Are the stories in this book the author's real experiences?
The materials only state that this is selected youthful prose and emphasize that "even if the stories are not true, the youth in them is." Readers need not treat it as documentary; it is better seen as a distillation and expression of youthful emotions.
Is it suitable as a gift for a friend?
The title itself carries the meaning of "hand letter," and a short story collection also makes a light gift. However, the content leans toward youthful melancholy, so it is advisable to first find out whether the recipient enjoys this kind of subject before deciding to give it.

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About the author

淡蓝蓝蓝 Author

Danlan Lanlan is a Chinese author whose work is primarily associated with youth literature. Publicly available information about her is limited, and her nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background are not clearly recorded. Five of her works are included in this catalog: Shouxin 2, Every Sorrowful Cloud in the World and its sequel Every Sorrowful Cloud in the World 2, Remember the Green Silk Skirt, and Sixteen, Sunny as Rainy Days I: Letters from a Small Town. Judging from these titles and their categorization, her writing centers on the growth experiences of adolescents and young adults, often depicting the emotional turbulence, partings, and memories of youth in delicate prose with a distinctly lyrical and melancholic tone. Several of her works appear as series, suggesting continuity in her writing and an ongoing presence among readers of youth literature.

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