Xianwei Book Club 18th Session Sharing

Ferryman

Introduction

On the afternoon of July 27, 2023, for the 18th lecture of the book club, Lawyer Wu Jie from our firm shared with you the novel "Ferryman" written by British author Claire McFoil.

Reading sharing

Ferryman tells the story of a 15-year-old girl named Dylan who lives with her mother. However, with the arrival of adolescence, her relationship with her mother is not harmonious, and her best friend has also moved with her family. Feeling lonely, she persuades her mother to board the train and prepare to live with her long lost father for a period of time. However, the train accident occurs in the tunnel. After waking up, she thought she was a survivor, but in a wilderness, she was told by the soul ferryman accompanying her, Tristan, that she was the only one who could not escape the disaster. Her body had died, and her soul needed to reach the other shore to rest. Fate underwent an unpredictable transformation from the moment these two young boys and girls met. They have gone through countless hardships along the way, and as a result, they have developed feelings for each other. In the end, they overcome obstacles, overcome life and death, and return to the world with love, courage, and faith.

This soul healing novel is closely related to the clever and astonishing storyline and the multiple themes of love, redemption, and home displayed in the novel, revealing the rich human nature behind the novel, guiding people to rethink life, and injecting an intangible power into the reader's soul. In fact, sometimes we are like Dylan in a book. In the process of growing up, we will always encounter many difficulties and obstacles. However, as long as we have a strong and resilient heart and bravely overcome our inner fears, we can definitely overcome the difficulties and usher in a new life.