Desire
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Summary
Editor's review
The novel's core value lies in its multidimensional analysis of "desire." It neither simply condemns nor glorifies desire, but places it in a specific historical context, showing how it drives personal ambition and social development while quietly eroding human nature and bringing tragedy—a double-edged sword. The psychological portrayal is especially strong: the protagonist's struggles and choices amid wealth, power, and emotion feel powerfully true to life.
The reading experience is solid: the narrative is grounded and the plot tightly woven. Though not innovative in technique, it is substantial in content and sincere in feeling. It is like a mirror reflecting the spiritual confusion and loss of values common in an era of rapid material accumulation. For readers seeking to understand shifts in Chinese social psychology over recent decades, it offers a persuasive literary sample.
The style leans toward traditional realism and the pace is measured; readers who prefer plot-driven, fast-paced web fiction may need patience. But if you want a serious literary work rooted in Chinese reality that prompts deep reflection, Desire is worth your time.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers interested in social change and evolving human relations in the early Reform and Opening Up period
- Fans of realist fiction that emphasizes deep psychological portrayal of characters
- Managers or entrepreneurs seeking a literary perspective on human complexity in a commercial society
- Readers curious about individual fate and moral choice during social transition
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking light entertainment or fast-paced, wish-fulfillment fiction
- Readers impatient with socially realistic fiction that has little romance or fantasy
Reading tips
- Approach the reading as social observation, noting how era constraints and personal motives intertwine behind characters' choices
- Supplement with background on China's social and economic conditions in the 1980s and 1990s to grasp the novel's real-world references
- While reading, ask yourself: in the protagonist's situation, how would I balance desire and bottom lines?
About the publisher
China Fortune Press Co., Ltd. publishes in fields including logistics and supply chain, finance, economic management, humanities and social sciences, and literature and art. Its catalog also reflects common categories such as social fiction, law, management, essays and miscellaneous writings, finance and economics, and biography. Representative books include Desire, Wolf Smoke over the Bean Field, Understanding the New Marriage Law through Case Disputes: A Judge Explains the New Marriage Law, Huaxia Cornerstone Management Review Vol. 53 and Vol. 54, One Year, Blue Helmet Diary: Peacekeeping Days in Liberia, and Managers' New Business Thinking. Authors include Xiao Linjun, Wan Chongshan, Liu Zebang, Huaxia Cornerstone Consulting Management Group, Zhu Jia, Jiang Wei, and Xing Guoying. As public information is limited, this profile focuses on the publishing characteristics shown by the press's in-house titles, which combine professional management, finance, and legal practice with fiction, essays, and documentary writing.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 第一章
- 第二章
- 第三章
- 第四章
- 第五章
- 第六章
- 第七章
- 第八章
- 第九章
- 第十章
- 第十一章
- 第十二章
- 第十三章
- 第十四章
- 第十五章
- 第十六章
- 第十七章
- 第十八章
- 第十九章
- 第二十章
- 第二十一章
- 第二十二章
- 第二十三章
- 第二十四章
- 第二十五章
- 第二十六章
- 第二十七章
- 第二十八章
- 第二十九章
- 第三十章
- 第三十一章
- 第三十二章
- 第三十三章
- 第三十四章
- 第三十五章
- 第三十六章
- 第三十七章
- 第三十八章
- 第三十九章
- 第四十章
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About the author
Xiao Linjun is an author for whom limited public information is available. Two works by this author can currently be confirmed in the library: Desire and Top-Level Wisdom: The Survival Strategies of Big Shots Kept Secret (8 Volumes). The works are commonly categorized as social fiction and inspirational growth, combining literary writing about real-world desire and human nature with accessible discussion of worldly wisdom and personal development. As details such as dates of birth and death, nationality, and English name remain unclear, a complete biography and creative trajectory cannot yet be outlined. Based on the existing works, however, Xiao Linjun focuses on people's choices and survival strategies within real-life circumstances, writing for a general readership while balancing storytelling with practical value. Readers may regard these works as introductory reading on social relations and self-growth, while further background awaits additional public information.
