The characters are analyzed with great depth and insight, which is truly admirable. Analyzing fictional characters is, in fact, discussing the causal relationships between character traits, fate, and social sentiments.
— Reader, Lao Ju

A weak woman, in an era where women had no place to stand, was always ready to take a desperate gamble. When written, it takes no more than two or three sentences, leaving no trace in history, but for the individual, it is soul-stirring.
— Reader, Liu Ru Xian

Wang Lu is an idle person. He specializes in finding joy in seemingly useless things. Over time, he discovers the beauty he seeks, which then generates the purpose of beauty, speaking on his behalf among his peers.
— Yang Xiao Guo

Wang Lu is younger than me, but every time I read his articles, I always want to call him Brother Wang Lu. His writing has an aura; his words remind me of the Shaolin and Wudang from martial arts novels, straightforward and upright in every move, with simple yet profound techniques, winning cleanly. He comments on "Water Margin," but what he writes is indeed the "ideal state" in Wang Lu's heart, how a person can find a place and peace in a chaotic world, and how to start well and end well.
—Green Yao

Wang Lu, a prominent figure on Zhihu and Douban, former chief writer for Phoenix News Client, leads you to see a different "Water Margin" with new perspectives, new interpretations, and minor characters!
With 70,000 followers on Douban, whose articles are frequently reposted; discussing self-cultivation on Zhihu, attracting 120,000 followers; audiobooks played over 250,000 times.

**New Interpretation**
In the well-known stories, he reveals a thrilling side, examining from meticulous details, focusing on exploring the psychological motivations of characters and logical common sense, without ever straying from the text.

**New Angle**
This book is not only about "Water Margin" but also about human emotions; it is not only about human emotions but also about sharing with readers the perspectives and methods for reading and observing the world.

**Minor Characters**
Characters like "Tiger-Fighting General" Li Zhong, the wife of Li Gui, the wife of Lu Junyi, etc., may have already "disappeared" in the history of reading "Water Margin," but Wang Lu brings them to "life," thus forging a unique path to show another side of "Water Margin."

This series currently includes 2 volumes:
"Deep Analysis of the Water Margin"
"Details in Dream of the Red Chamber"


This book is a concentrated display of Wang Lu's classical historical and literary expertise. Divided into three parts: "Mountains and Forests," "Markets and Alleys," and "Fishermen and Woodcutters," it provides a detailed analysis of the character traits of the characters in "Water Margin" and the social sentiments of the time. Wang Lu's analysis reveals the foolishness of Lin Chong, the sincerity of Li Zhong, the loneliness of Lu Zhishen... offering readers a fresh perspective that helps them understand the classics.


Wang Lu

Wang Lu, a popular young writer, has set up a column on media platforms such as Tencent. Previously worked for China Radio International and Phoenix News App. 70000 fans of Douban, 120000 fans of WeChat official account and 240000 fans of Zhihu. He has written works such as "Autumn Su Chun Ren" and "Han Yu Zhuan", and published collections of essays such as "Calm down and eat hard food" and "Chirp and chirp again".

Preface

Volume One: Heroes in the Mountains and Forests
The Wisdom of Wu Song, The Foolishness of Lin Chong
The Malice of Shi Xiu
The Sincerity of Li Zhong
The Worldliness of Lu Zhishen
The Wife of Li Gui
The Filial Piety of Li Kui
The Wife of Lu Junyi
The Death of Wu Yong

Volume Two: Heroes in the Marketplaces and Alleys
The Loss of Pan Jinlian (Part 1)
The Loss of Pan Jinlian (Part 2)
The Loss of Pan Jinlian (Part 3)
The Sorrow of Ms. Wu (Part 1)
The Sorrow of Ms. Wu (Part 2)
The Sorrow of Ms. Wu (Part 3)
The Flattery of Yun Gao
The Beauty of Hu Sanniang
The Thoughts of Li Shishi
The Ambitions of Song Jiang, The Grievances of Li Kui

Volume Three: Heroes in Fishermen and Woodcutters
Where Lies Wu Song's Purity
A Long Night Without Wine, Laments of Jin Shengtan
Where Should the Tale of Water Margin Begin