True Love

Name: True Love
ISBN: 9789815185669

天马Universal Publishing House · United KingdomOct 2023

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Word count: 245K words
Chapters: 16
ISBN: 9789815185669

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Summary

The novel True Love is a widely read and deeply engaging work. Centered on the legendary life of the protagonist Amu, it unfolds a twisting, turning fate that captures a rich period atmosphere, reflects society, and stays close to everyday life—much like a new realist novel. Highly readable and socially meaningful, the book is defined by “one center, three points of interest, five highlights.” The one center: love is an eternal theme, universal across time and cultures. The novel depicts Amu’s life journey in search of true love—“seeking the companion of my soul amid the vast sea of humanity.” The three points of interest are truth, goodness, and fate: truth—genuine feeling; goodness—good deeds for all; fate—so it was meant to be. The five highlights: 1. A smooth, clear opening that draws readers in. 2. A plot that is both plausible and well organized. 3. Many characters, each with a distinct personality—“you can hear their voices and see them before you,” so vivid they leap off the page. 4. Witty language that rewards reflection, provoking both laughter and tears. 5. Varied, ingenious, and vivid techniques that make readers feel as if they are there. The book is like a powerful magnetic field, strongly attractive: unless you never come near it, if you open it by chance and lift its veil, you will be drawn in by the charm of true love and unable to stop, chasing the wonder to the end… Don’t believe it? Try it for yourself!

Editor's review

True Love follows the protagonist Amu's lifelong search for love as its main thread, embedding a turbulent personal fate in a rich period background and presenting the texture of a new realist novel. The work's most striking value lies in examining love and life through the three dimensions of "truth, goodness, and fate": genuine feeling makes the characters credible, goodness toward the world gives the story warmth, and the way fate unfolds leaves something to savor. The book has many characters, each with a distinct face, and its language is humorous yet never loses a somber depth—it can make readers laugh silently and also move them to tears, with considerable emotional tension. The narrative opens smoothly, the plot advances reasonably, and the techniques are varied, giving a strong sense of immersion. It suits continuous reading in leisure time and is also suitable for readers interested in period narrative, marriage and love themes, and socially realistic style to savor slowly. One reminder: the book focuses on writing life's fortunes in a legendary style; while reading, pay attention to Amu's choices and transformations at different stages rather than seeking only plot novelty.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy narratives interweaving period background with personal fate
General readers who resonate with themes of marriage, love, fate, and life choices
Readers of fiction who prefer the new realist style and value social reflection and the texture of life
Readers who hope to reflect on true feeling and good conduct through the characters' fortunes

Not a good fit for

Readers who prefer strong suspense and fast-paced genre fiction may find the narrative slow
Readers expecting purely theoretical discussion of the philosophy of love will find the book more story-driven
Readers not interested in legendary period writing who read only contemporary urban subjects

Reading tips

First read through the main line of Amu's life, then revisit the dialogue at key turning points to appreciate the character construction.
While reading, note how the three threads of "truth, goodness, and fate" alternate across different chapters.
Slow down at humorous passages and savor the tension of sorrow and joy behind the language.
After finishing, reflect on your own experience and consider the similarities and differences between Amu's choices and contemporary views on love and marriage.

About the publisher

Universal Publishing House United Kingdom

Universal Publishing House is a comprehensive publishing institution headquartered in the United Kingdom. It focuses on publishing Chinese-language books, primarily for overseas Chinese authors, and its range covers literary genres such as wuxia novels, mystery and suspense, and social fiction, as well as law, art, and essays. Its catalogue currently contains about 220 titles, with representative works including Ximen Ding's complete Yidao Yunyan and the Shanmao Wangsen series, along with Burden of Proof in Medical Damage Liability Disputes in the Civil Code Era and Aesthetics, Calligraphy, and Miscellaneous Notes. Other representative authors include Tuo Mingsheng, Cao Lihua, Qian Baohuai, Zi Fei, Chen Yading, Ou Zhaoping, and Cang Er. Public information is limited; based on the books in the catalogue, its publishing direction leans toward genre fiction, humanities and social sciences, legal practice, and popular art books, and it offers authors one-stop publishing services including editing, typesetting, and distribution.

版权信息
内容简介
作者简介
郑重声明
第一章生离死别
第二章男大当婚
第三章虎年花运
第四章怜香惜玉
第五章身不由己
第六章忍痛割爱
第七章双喜临门
第八章情系香江
第九章西贡情结
第十章命运多舛
第十一章柳暗花明
第十二章真爱无价

FAQ

What story does True Love mainly tell?

The novel follows the protagonist Amu's legendary lifelong search for true love as its main line, using his turbulent and winding fortunes to present a rich period atmosphere, reflect social reality, and stay close to life. It is a highly readable new realist novel.

What do the "one center, three views, five highlights" mentioned in the book refer to?

"One center" means that love is the eternal theme; "three views" refers to truth, goodness, and fate—genuine feeling, goodness toward the world, and the way fate unfolds; "five highlights" summarizes features such as a smooth opening, reasonable plot, vivid characters, humorous language, and varied techniques.

Is the book's language style suitable for general readers?

The book's language is humorous and thought-provoking, making readers laugh silently and also move them to tears. The plot is reasonable and well organized, so general readers can enter the story smoothly without worrying about an excessively high reading threshold.

Does reading True Love require prior background knowledge?

No specialized background knowledge is needed. The novel unfolds through the characters' fates and period life, and readers can understand the story by following Amu's experiences. If interested in the period atmosphere, pay attention to how the social environment influences the characters' choices while reading.

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天马 Author

Tianma is an author about whom little public information is available. The only details currently held in the database are the pen name "Tianma"; the English name, nationality, and dates of birth and death remain unconfirmed. The database lists one work by this author, the representative title True Love, commonly classified as youth literature. Given the limited material, it is not possible to establish the author's personal history, writing background, or other literary activities, so only a cautious outline can be offered. Judging from the category of True Love, Tianma's writing appears to center on the emotional experiences of youth; the title points toward sincere affection and the feelings of growing up. Such works often portray inner life with delicate strokes and emphasize mood and emotional resonance, making them easy for similar readers to identify with and discuss. With only one work in the database, it is still too early to summarize a stable style or overall influence, and the author's literary position awaits further material before assessment.