My book review

The Plague is written by the influential French author Albert Camus in 1942. This philosophical novel is classified as one of the famous works of modern world literature. Recently ,the plague is attacking China fiercely, bringing Chinese unforgettable misery. When I read this book during the special period, I learn a lot. When the plague came to the small town Oran, many people first thought it was ridiculous and it couldn’t last long. So they still did what they did as usual, working from morn till night and then proceeding to fritter away at card-tables, in cafes and in small-talk what time is left for living. But as the figure of death increased rapidly, people began to feel unease and realize the urgency of taking the precautions. Doctor Rieux, government employee Grand, priest Paneloux, and many other people like them, are trying their best to fight against the plague in their own ways. Frequent attacks forced on people the solidarity of a beleaguered town. No longer were there individuals destinies, only a collective destiny. Finally the plague was beaten away and the sun was pouring on the town a steady flood of tranquil light. Someone lost their families, while others reunited with their lovers. No matter joys or sorrows, everything was restored gradually. What touches me deeply in the book is a character named Rambert. He was a journalist from Paris. At first, what he wanted to do was making some researches and writing articles for the newspaper office. When he realized that the plague became more and more serious and he was trapped in Oran, he spared no effort to escape from the city to find his lover in Paris. After several disappointing attempts, he found the way out of the city. But in the end he gave up the chance and chose to stay with the sufferers, putting himself into the dangerous rescue. Rambert said:” It may be shameful to be happy by oneself.” If Rambert wished to take a share in other people’s unhappiness, he’d have no time left for happiness. According to his behavior in Oran, I dare to say that he never felt regretful, on the contrary, he must be extremely proud of himself. This story had a happy ending, indicating that the reality we are having now will be good one day. There is denying that our future won’t be better without those people who are contributing their energy and lives to the country. The Chinese doctor Li Wenliang, first realized the plague, COVID-19, may appear and reminded others to pay more attention. The Chinese Academy of Engineering academician, Zhong Nanshan, called on others not to go to Wu Han, while himself, at his age of 84, leading the team bravely to Wu Han and struggling with all might against death. And there were numerous doctors and nurses, coming from all over the country, rushed to Wu Han, giving their hands to help the patients. Across thousands of miles of land and sea, Chinese voiced their fellow-feeling and Countless donations were raised and sent to Wu Han. People united together, fighting for a collective destiny. The sunny day is drawing near. Actually, life itself is like a plague. It exists objectively, never being changed by people’s subjective thoughts. We don’t have too many choices, either awaiting orders from fates passively, or making preparations actively. Whether do or stay, it shows human’s dignity and willingness. Since the order of the world is shaped by death, mightn’t it be better for God if we refuse to believe in him and struggle with all our might against fates, without raising our eyes towards the heaven where he sits in silence.