The novel is a mirror that reflects not what is, but what could be.

When you are young spend at least 6 months to one year living as poor as you can， owning as little as you possibly can， eating beans and rice in a tiny room or tent， to experience what your “worst” lifestyle might be. That way any time you have to risk something in the future you won’t be afraid of the worst case scenario.

最好的故事是那些挑战我们以不同方式看待世界的故事。