Crystal Boys

[mookiehyun]

I no longer know how to phrase these coincidences happening around me, serendipity? Is there still any surprise left to accidental surprises if it's for the nth time?  Whatever it is, I've been watching a drama with a TWexiled KMT veteran Dad.

I started Crystal Boys, a 2003 PTS 20 eps drama, a few weeks ago.    PTS used to be the only source of

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[anonymous]

This is one of the most depressing novels I've ever read in my younger days. I don't even know there's a drama and with a cast like this (including 柯俊雄)... Just tell me where I can watch this please.

epyc

[mookiehyun]

Hey~ Long time no see!^^

I love Mr Pai, he's genuinely a gem of a writer. 柯俊雄 is absolutely grabbing, he owed me tearducts.

How about tudou? http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/3HSXWjnbEHE/

[your_insomnia]

Wah, I really want to see this!! I put the book on my to read list. Hopefully I can get my hands on it soon!

[mookiehyun]

I squeeeee a lil (ok a lot with Crystal Boys) whenever anybody is reading Mr. Pai, you are guaranteed a very visceral emotional thoughtful thoughtprovoking ride.

Hope u like it *and post ur thoughts ;)*

[your_insomnia]

I would love to hear your recommendations on Chinese literature. It's something I've been trying to get into for a while but aside from the Great Classics that cost a fortune even on amazon in abridged version I haven't been given any other titles. I want to read the classics too and Dream of Red Chamber is pretty high on my priority list. The list of Must Read Chinese literature over at goodreads.com is pretty disappointing. Btw, do you use goodreads?

[mookiehyun]

That brought back a lot of shame...I did have a goodreads acct a few years ago, but RL, my own laziness and my circle of friends who read profusely have been shrinking and not as active. Oh I didn't even know what's on the must read Chinese Lit list...*rush to check

[anonymous]

Thanks for the Tudou link (and where else, of course).

I hate to say this, but 鍾曉陽's 停車暫借問 is kind of like one-book-wonder but that power could only come from the passion and energy propelled at the age of 18. It got a reprint last year in Taipei when I was there with additional commentary from 鍾. Made me really nostalgia because that was part of my youth too :)

epyc

[mookiehyun]

No truer words...I'm kinda relieved she isn't more productive because I don't want to be disappointed again and again.

But we'll still have 停車暫借問! I reread it not long ago and it still holds up. Of course now the love is part nostalgic, nth wrong with that!

Very curious, what will be your book recommendations, epyc?