This is a rare time he interacted with readers after the literary phenomena of "Standing in front of the Sea" and "Cu lao Tram".
At the book launch, Dr. Ho Khanh Van commented that the attraction of the work comes from the frankness when the author looks back at the "sour" of the writing profession. Writer Nguyen Manh Tuan did not choose to behave "in a vicious relationship" that is familiar in the art world, but faced directly with the story of life and work. He did not hesitate to repeat collisions, exchanges and even relationships that he not really worth holding.
However, memories are not inclined to impress themselves. The author devoted many pages to portraying his colleagues, telling stories to the press, and publishing in the context of many changes in the country.
From the perspective of literary research, critic Bui Thanh Truyen said: "The sweet and sweet crab of literature" is reminiscent of the spirit of "Paper in front of the light" (Nguyen Minh Chau) or "Muring the magical moment" (Ma Van Khang). The "cucumber" stories about the writing profession in this trio of works are not only a valuable source of documentation but also create strong inspiration for the next generation of writers.
Although he is 80 years old, the large number of pages of writing shows the writer's abundant creativity. At the event, journalist Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hai expressed concern about the readability of the current public with large-scale works. In response, writer Nguyen Manh Tuan said that the core problem lies in the ability to convince the audience: "If it is short but not complete, not complete, it will not be effective".
In his memoir, he opened 11 dialogues with colleagues about issues that readers are interested in: Can a writer make a living from a career?, How to make a big pen out of a translated book?, How can a writer be less weak?... With a natural, straightforward and experienced narration, "The Sweet Fish of Life" can be considered an in-depth "teacher manual" about the profession of writing, giving many contemplations to readers who love literature.
Writer - screenwriter Nguyen Manh Tuan was born in 1945, famous for his novels "The Other Distances", "Standing in front of the Sea", "Cu lao Tram" and recently "Linh Dien" (2023). His works often depict social life through human fate, creating a great resonance on the instrument. In addition to literature, he also made his mark in the field of television and cinema with "Sea of Light", "Sky Red" and especially the TV series "Blood and bone money".
