Our whole life is to get rid of the expectations of others and find our true self.
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Lydia was dead, but they didn't know it yet.
Lydia is the second child in the family, the daughter of Mr. Lee and Mrs. Lee. She has inherited her mother's blue eyes and her father's black hair.The parents were convinced that Lydia would be able to realize their dreams that they couldn't.When Lydia's body is found, her father is filled with guilt and her mother is bent on revenge.Lydia's brother felt that the bad boy next door must be involved, only Lydia's sister could see clearly, and she was probably the only one who knew the truth...
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About love and loss and the secrets I never told you
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That's her!The Chinese writer who conquered the European and American literary circles!
With its debut novel, it won the first place in the best book of the year on Amazon in the United States in 2014. It defeated Stephen King, Haruki Murakami and other 1 big-name writers, and swept all the lists in Europe and America——————————
◆2014 US Amazon's Best Book of the Year No. 1
◆National Public Radio's Best Book of the Year 2014
◆2014 Buzzfeed Best Fiction Book
◆2014 "School Library Journal" Best Book of the Year
◆2014 "Huffington Post" Best Book of the Year
◆2014 "New York Times Book Review" Top [-] Books of the Year
◆2014 "TIMEOUT New York" Top Ten Books of the Year
◆2014 "Oprah" 15 annual must-read literature & fiction books ◆2014 "New York Times" super bestseller
◆2014 "Bibliography" Editor's Choice of the Year
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Media and celebrity recommendation:
◆
Even if we are familiar with such stories around us, we have never seen them in American novels. At least, before Wu Yishi, no one has dealt with such stories.This novel is about the burdens and pressures of being "different," which usually destroy rather than shape a person.
-"The New York Times Book Review"
◆
No. 2014 Best Book of the Year on Amazon in 1 - "Silent Confessions" explores identity crisis, life achievement, race, gender, family and personal path.Moreover, there is no sloppy writing in this novel.My only concern is that my deep-rooted admiration for "Silent Confessions" will lead readers to have too high expectations for this book.But this book is just as good as it gets!Affectionate and powerful, piercing your heart, precise and restrained words, gentle and delicate writing style.
——Amazon Editor's Recommendation
◆
This explosive debut novel is full of beauty and precision of prose, and its observations and insights are as deep as a sociologist.Yee Sze Wu's novel has captivated readers from page one, and we can't wait to learn the story behind Lydia's death...and what the novel ultimately reveals is deafening.
-- "Huffington Post"
◆
The plot development is extremely witty and touches your emotions everywhere...Wu Yishi tells a serious theme about gender and race with a gripping and exciting story that makes people applaud.Such a serious theme can be analyzed so thoroughly, and the rhythm of the story can be faster and faster, more and more thrilling, until finally the truth is revealed, as if the room is covered with sunshine.
-- "Oprah"
◆
Wu Qishi's debut novel surprisingly contains all kinds of complex emotions, and expresses the conflict between cultures and eras with a rare insight. An outstanding handwriting by a master of writing.Wu Yishi is worth looking forward to.
--"bibliography"
◆
This emotionally earnest, profuse debut novel begins with the death of a young girl.Lydia, born in a mixed-race family in the United States in the 70s, was given unlimited expectations and the vision of her parents. Her unfortunate teenage life didn't have any ounce of cliché.Wu Yishi's writing is so accurate and sharp, and the characters she portrays are penetrating.
-- "Publishers Weekly"
◆
A tender debut novel...a novel that could trigger countless sorrows, the story of everyone's deepest secrets and how a tragedy affects a family.
—— "TIMEOUT New York"
◆
In this book, Wu Yishi deeply composes and reveals the secrets of the James family... These long-hidden, quiet and explosive truths, coupled with the discussion of issues such as race and gender, slowly lead readers to see the depth of Wu Yishi's writing. Sentimental and riveting, until the last page, the deep touch still reverberates in the heart.Wu Yishi's first novel is full of complex emotions, like an attractive and strong current, dragging you forward with the rapids until you reach the final secret.
-- "Kirkus Review of Books"
◆
Exceptionally good, a very complete debut novel... This story is heart-wrenching, and Wu Yishi very skillfully connects the clues of this complex novel that spans multiple eras. "Silent Confessions" is a rare masterpiece with unique charm. She wrote deeply about the inner secrets of everyone in this American family.When I finished reading it, I was still in tears.
-- "Los Angeles Times"
◆
magic!Touching!Emotional and accurate!The author beautifully and brilliantly unfolds the story around identity anxieties and great grief... This book will resonate with everyone, if you've ever told even a trivial little lie to a family member.
--The Boston Globe
◆
A touching story. For the women in the book who were born as daughters, the barriers and differences between cultures are the first issue in life.
——《Vogue》
◆
I can't put it down for "Silent Confessions"...Wu Yishi's brushstrokes are delicate and observant, she describes every member of the Li family, digs into their racial differences, and searches for clues about the murderer of the second daughter Lydia in the family. I read it right up to the last page, and it held my heartstrings.
——"New York Times" best-selling author No.1, author of "Just Say You Are Like Them" Uwen Akpan
It is not only a thrilling reasoning work, but also an in-depth analysis of this mixed-race family.Wu Yishi's debut novel is full of tension and the aftertaste lingers for a long time.
——Entertainment Weekly
◆
Not only is this a story of love and loss, it's a beautiful and haunting story of a teenage girl struggling to find meaning in her life.
—— "The Way of Calligraphy"
◆
Gender, race, and the unfinished ambitions of parents are on the shoulders of children. This book makes a profound and delicate reflection on the above...Wu Yishi subtly and convincingly reveals that to some extent, some misunderstandings can never be eliminated .
-- "San Francisco Chronicle"
◆
After reading it, I was still immersed in the story for a long time. The death of a 16-year-old girl has her family wondering - what kind of life is she leading?This debut novel is reminiscent of The Lovely Bones.
—— "Marie Claire"
◆
Touching, master handwriting.Wu Yishi does not give her characters any clichéd easy futures, nor does she give her readers any false hope.She gave real hope.
—Ann Arbor Observer
◆
Calm, fierce... This family gradually reveals its hidden secrets, and you can't help but be deeply attracted by this family...
——"Missouri Man"
◆
Wu Yishi is very skillful. She picked up every tiny thread of this tragedy. Following these threads, she revealed many secrets, and many truths came one after another. It is sad and exciting in the end.
——"Entertainment Weekly" editorial comment
◆
The first chapter of Wu Yishi's debut novel is somewhat difficult to read. The eldest daughter of a family dies. This plot may be a challenge for those readers who are chasing pleasure.However, immediately followed by various intensive and compact turning points-the members of this family all hide too many secrets that have never been told.This is definitely my favorite novel of the year.
——American "Grand View" magazine
The author has something to say:
Chapter VX public number woshihanrao self-collection
----------
Lydia was dead, but they didn't know it yet.
Lydia is the second child in the family, the daughter of Mr. Lee and Mrs. Lee. She has inherited her mother's blue eyes and her father's black hair.The parents were convinced that Lydia would be able to realize their dreams that they couldn't.When Lydia's body is found, her father is filled with guilt and her mother is bent on revenge.Lydia's brother felt that the bad boy next door must be involved, only Lydia's sister could see clearly, and she was probably the only one who knew the truth...
----------
About love and loss and the secrets I never told you
----------
That's her!The Chinese writer who conquered the European and American literary circles!
With its debut novel, it won the first place in the best book of the year on Amazon in the United States in 2014. It defeated Stephen King, Haruki Murakami and other 1 big-name writers, and swept all the lists in Europe and America——————————
◆2014 US Amazon's Best Book of the Year No. 1
◆National Public Radio's Best Book of the Year 2014
◆2014 Buzzfeed Best Fiction Book
◆2014 "School Library Journal" Best Book of the Year
◆2014 "Huffington Post" Best Book of the Year
◆2014 "New York Times Book Review" Top [-] Books of the Year
◆2014 "TIMEOUT New York" Top Ten Books of the Year
◆2014 "Oprah" 15 annual must-read literature & fiction books ◆2014 "New York Times" super bestseller
◆2014 "Bibliography" Editor's Choice of the Year
----------
Media and celebrity recommendation:
◆
Even if we are familiar with such stories around us, we have never seen them in American novels. At least, before Wu Yishi, no one has dealt with such stories.This novel is about the burdens and pressures of being "different," which usually destroy rather than shape a person.
-"The New York Times Book Review"
◆
No. 2014 Best Book of the Year on Amazon in 1 - "Silent Confessions" explores identity crisis, life achievement, race, gender, family and personal path.Moreover, there is no sloppy writing in this novel.My only concern is that my deep-rooted admiration for "Silent Confessions" will lead readers to have too high expectations for this book.But this book is just as good as it gets!Affectionate and powerful, piercing your heart, precise and restrained words, gentle and delicate writing style.
——Amazon Editor's Recommendation
◆
This explosive debut novel is full of beauty and precision of prose, and its observations and insights are as deep as a sociologist.Yee Sze Wu's novel has captivated readers from page one, and we can't wait to learn the story behind Lydia's death...and what the novel ultimately reveals is deafening.
-- "Huffington Post"
◆
The plot development is extremely witty and touches your emotions everywhere...Wu Yishi tells a serious theme about gender and race with a gripping and exciting story that makes people applaud.Such a serious theme can be analyzed so thoroughly, and the rhythm of the story can be faster and faster, more and more thrilling, until finally the truth is revealed, as if the room is covered with sunshine.
-- "Oprah"
◆
Wu Qishi's debut novel surprisingly contains all kinds of complex emotions, and expresses the conflict between cultures and eras with a rare insight. An outstanding handwriting by a master of writing.Wu Yishi is worth looking forward to.
--"bibliography"
◆
This emotionally earnest, profuse debut novel begins with the death of a young girl.Lydia, born in a mixed-race family in the United States in the 70s, was given unlimited expectations and the vision of her parents. Her unfortunate teenage life didn't have any ounce of cliché.Wu Yishi's writing is so accurate and sharp, and the characters she portrays are penetrating.
-- "Publishers Weekly"
◆
A tender debut novel...a novel that could trigger countless sorrows, the story of everyone's deepest secrets and how a tragedy affects a family.
—— "TIMEOUT New York"
◆
In this book, Wu Yishi deeply composes and reveals the secrets of the James family... These long-hidden, quiet and explosive truths, coupled with the discussion of issues such as race and gender, slowly lead readers to see the depth of Wu Yishi's writing. Sentimental and riveting, until the last page, the deep touch still reverberates in the heart.Wu Yishi's first novel is full of complex emotions, like an attractive and strong current, dragging you forward with the rapids until you reach the final secret.
-- "Kirkus Review of Books"
◆
Exceptionally good, a very complete debut novel... This story is heart-wrenching, and Wu Yishi very skillfully connects the clues of this complex novel that spans multiple eras. "Silent Confessions" is a rare masterpiece with unique charm. She wrote deeply about the inner secrets of everyone in this American family.When I finished reading it, I was still in tears.
-- "Los Angeles Times"
◆
magic!Touching!Emotional and accurate!The author beautifully and brilliantly unfolds the story around identity anxieties and great grief... This book will resonate with everyone, if you've ever told even a trivial little lie to a family member.
--The Boston Globe
◆
A touching story. For the women in the book who were born as daughters, the barriers and differences between cultures are the first issue in life.
——《Vogue》
◆
I can't put it down for "Silent Confessions"...Wu Yishi's brushstrokes are delicate and observant, she describes every member of the Li family, digs into their racial differences, and searches for clues about the murderer of the second daughter Lydia in the family. I read it right up to the last page, and it held my heartstrings.
——"New York Times" best-selling author No.1, author of "Just Say You Are Like Them" Uwen Akpan
It is not only a thrilling reasoning work, but also an in-depth analysis of this mixed-race family.Wu Yishi's debut novel is full of tension and the aftertaste lingers for a long time.
——Entertainment Weekly
◆
Not only is this a story of love and loss, it's a beautiful and haunting story of a teenage girl struggling to find meaning in her life.
—— "The Way of Calligraphy"
◆
Gender, race, and the unfinished ambitions of parents are on the shoulders of children. This book makes a profound and delicate reflection on the above...Wu Yishi subtly and convincingly reveals that to some extent, some misunderstandings can never be eliminated .
-- "San Francisco Chronicle"
◆
After reading it, I was still immersed in the story for a long time. The death of a 16-year-old girl has her family wondering - what kind of life is she leading?This debut novel is reminiscent of The Lovely Bones.
—— "Marie Claire"
◆
Touching, master handwriting.Wu Yishi does not give her characters any clichéd easy futures, nor does she give her readers any false hope.She gave real hope.
—Ann Arbor Observer
◆
Calm, fierce... This family gradually reveals its hidden secrets, and you can't help but be deeply attracted by this family...
——"Missouri Man"
◆
Wu Yishi is very skillful. She picked up every tiny thread of this tragedy. Following these threads, she revealed many secrets, and many truths came one after another. It is sad and exciting in the end.
——"Entertainment Weekly" editorial comment
◆
The first chapter of Wu Yishi's debut novel is somewhat difficult to read. The eldest daughter of a family dies. This plot may be a challenge for those readers who are chasing pleasure.However, immediately followed by various intensive and compact turning points-the members of this family all hide too many secrets that have never been told.This is definitely my favorite novel of the year.
——American "Grand View" magazine
The author has something to say:
Chapter VX public number woshihanrao self-collection
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