Which is better, the TV series or the novel "Joy of Life"? Why can't I buy the book "Joy of Life"?

The TV series "Joy of Life" is adapted from the novel of the same name. It is a little different from the original novel, but the focus is still the same, revolving around the invisible heroine Ye Qingmei. So, which one is better, the TV series or the novel? In fact, the two cannot be compared. One is a visual enjoyment, and the other can rely on fantasy. Different feelings, you can try both.

Which is better, the TV series or the novel?

The original novel of "Joy of Life" and the TV series adapted by Wang Juan each have their own merits and are both very good.

Novels and TV dramas are two completely different forms of artistic expression. Mao Ni's original work is more detailed, rich in details, and slightly more delicate in emotions than ordinary male authors. Reading the original work of "Celebrating Yu Nian" feels like reading "Dream of Red Mansions". People who don't like it may find it a bit trivial.

In the original novel, there are many scenes about Fan Xian's childhood. The author focuses on describing a lot of Fan Xian's psychological activities, including how he flirts with the "maid sisters" in Danzhou Mansion.

Fan Xian was a terminally ill patient in his previous life. He was reborn as a child and felt like a sick man. He spent his days like Jia Baoyu, hanging out with women and flirting with them. He commented on the characters in various books one by one with the thinking of an adult and the tone of a modern person.

What impressed me most was his comment on Fei Jie - how could a "self-made man" look so wretched.

Mao Ni's language is a little funny. This tone is also inherited by the TV series and even "developed".

Compared with the original novel, the TV series has a faster pace and stronger dramatic conflicts. Every supporting character has a very exciting part when he appears and ends, and there are no redundant shots. The screenwriter often only uses two or three scenes to establish the image of a character, and at the end, there can be some small sensationalism, which is endless aftertaste.

For example, Teng Zijing sacrificed his life for his friend; Cheng Jushu refused to take children as hostages; and the deaths of Zhu Ge, Shen Zhong, and others. Regardless of whether it is a positive character or a negative character, the screenwriter will arrange sensationalism as long as he finds the right opportunity. Although it is a bit deliberate, the audience buys it.

The most important thing is that the comedy elements are well used and the actors' performances are superb. The purpose of entertainment and relaxation has been achieved, so the online reputation is quite good.

In terms of storytelling, the TV series is obviously better than the original novel. But this does not mean that the TV series is better than the original novel. Because in terms of the art of novel creation: the story is dead.

Novels need stories, but they don’t rely solely on stories. They rely on literary language and emotional resonance. Therefore, people who like novels will find novels more interesting if they are touched by them; the same is true in reverse.

Why can't I buy the book of Joy of Life?

There is no complete version. Mao Ni had a falling out with the publisher and the book was not finished. The book on the market only covers 2/3 of the book.

It is available on Taobao, but the last copy of Chao Tian Zi is not available. It is quite expensive to buy now, and the price of one copy is over 100 yuan? I bought a pirated set some time ago, and the whole set cost more than 170 yuan.

Is the author Mao Ni a man or a woman?

Mao Ni, an old Beijing dialect, has also spread to other places, such as Tianjin and Shanghai. It refers to the flaws, loopholes, and unreasonable aspects of things. The writer of Qidian Chinese website is named Mao Ni. His works include "The Story of Suzaku", "Celebrating Yu Nian", and "The Guest" (Mao Ni's new book, which is being serialized exclusively on Qidian Chinese website). Among them, "The Story of Suzaku" won the 2007 Sina Original Literature Award for fantasy. He once wrote "Ten Years of Yingxiu" under the pseudonym Beiyangshu. After the Wenchuan earthquake, he lamented that "Ten years of Yingxiu, the living celebrate Yu Nian".