White Olive Tree Novel Review
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By jiu yue xi, 玖月晞
68
2019
Description
“Ah Zan, I am Ran Ran.” No person is an isolated island, except for you. That day, he looked outside the window and saw a white olive tree in the open field. *** Reporter Song is quite different from her appearance. Reporter Song works very diligently. Reporter Song is a bit cute. Today I saw white olive trees with reporter Song. It was very special. My New Year’s wish is to to marry her. ——Li Zan Ah Zan, you need to pay attention to your safety. Ah Zan, I like the scenery that has you in it Ah Zan, don’t be afraid. I will take you home. Ah Zan, you are the best person I have ever met. Ah Zan, you have worked hard. ——Song Ran “Ah Zan, I want to be a bird in my next life.” “Then I will be a big tree.” After witnessing the deepest darkness, the most ferocious evil, and the ugliest horror, I am nonetheless grateful to have seen the light, the kindness, and the most beautiful of souls. I am nonetheless thankful to have seen that grove of white olive trees with my own eyes. I knew it was a mirage; the intersection of where the sky and the ground meet in the desert. And you were always by my side; the brightest light in the dark boundless night.
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- jjwxc
- Original Language
- chinese
- Type
- Web Novel
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My Thoughts on White Olive Tree
"White Olive Tree" isn't just a romance set against a war-torn backdrop; it's a raw, unflinching look at the human cost of conflict. I went into this novel expecting a love story, and while I found that, I also found something much deeper and far more affecting. This story burrowed its way under my skin and has lingered there since I finished reading.
First Impressions
From the very beginning, I was captivated by the characters of Li Zan and Song Ran. Their meeting, amidst the chaos of a war zone, felt both improbable and incredibly poignant. The early chapters pulled me in immediately, and I was eager to see how their relationship would develop against such a brutal landscape.
What Works Well
The author's unflinching portrayal of war is what truly elevates this novel. There's a brutal honesty in the depiction of violence, loss, and the lasting psychological scars that war leaves behind. Li Zan's struggles with PTSD, in particular, are portrayed with a sensitivity and realism that I found incredibly moving. The novel doesn't shy away from the darkness, and that's precisely what makes it so compelling. The connection between Li Zan and Song Ran is the heart of the story. Their dependence on each other, their unwavering support in the face of unimaginable trauma, is what makes their love so powerful. It's a love forged in the fires of war, a love that sustains them when everything else seems lost. The ending, while heartbreaking, felt earned and true to the characters and the world they inhabit.
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Final Verdict
"White Olive Tree" is not an easy read. It's emotionally challenging, at times even triggering. But it's also a profoundly moving and unforgettable story. If you're willing to confront the darkness and grapple with difficult themes, you'll find a love story that is both beautiful and devastating. I highly recommend this novel, but with the caveat that it's not for the faint of heart. Be prepared to be emotionally invested, and be prepared to shed some tears. This is a story that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.
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