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來自清水的孩子Son of Formosa 1 愛讀冊的少年

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來自清水的孩子Son of Formosa 1 愛讀冊的少年

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有黑暗,但仍舊有光亮;歷經磨難,卻始終充滿力量。台灣版《茉莉人生》,從平凡的小人物故事,窺看台灣重要的近代史;媲美《在世界的一隅找到我》,以簡明優雅的畫風,溫柔填補台灣人的歷史傷痕。本書主人翁蔡焜霖,出生於1930年代的台中清水,經歷過日本統治、國民政府來台、白色恐怖到解嚴後等時期。他作過學徒兵,是台中一中品學兼優的好學生;因參加讀書會,他被羅織「參加非法組織」罪名,遭判刑10年、囚於綠島。出獄後,他於出版社和廣告公司任職;在出版審查極為嚴格的時代,他放棄高薪,創辦了保留台灣漫畫香火的《王子》兒童雜誌,並協助偏鄉的紅葉少棒隊至台北出賽,促成紅葉傳奇。退休後,則積極參與白色恐怖平反運動,推廣人權教育,是人人口中最親切、敬愛的「蔡前輩」。蔡焜霖漫漫的人生足跡,鏡射出近代台灣的縮影——有黑暗,但仍舊有光亮;歷經磨難,卻始終充滿力量。《來自清水的孩子》是蔡焜霖的生命故事首次以「漫畫」呈現,由台東大學兒童文學研究所副教授游珮芸和長期創作繪本的周見信共同創作。簡明優雅的筆觸和華、台、日語三種語言的運用,揉合悲歡離合,並靈巧地將時代再現。生動的情節、細膩溫柔的敘事,既展現小人物對大時代的無法控制,又突顯主人翁的恆毅。本書亦邀請台文作家鄭順聰擔任台語對白顧問、暨南國際大學歷史系助理教授翁稷安擔任歷史顧問。《來自清水的孩子》共有四冊:第一冊. 愛讀冊的少年1930年代,日本統治下的台中州清水街,小男孩焜霖在童謠和圖畫書的陪伴下無憂地成長。然而,戰爭焰火逐漸沸騰,遊行、空襲、徵召......誰也無法置身於外。終戰後,這個認真學習ㄅㄆㄇ、熱愛讀冊的少年,以為總算迎來安穩生活,怎麼知道,更巨大的黑暗正在前方等著他......。第二冊. 綠島十年第三冊. 王子時代第四冊. 化作千風

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Length 162 Pages
Language Zho
Imprint 慢工文化事業有限公司
Released February 3, 2023
Identifier (ISBN) 56078887
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"I was completely blown away. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. Worth every moment spent reading."
Melissa Harris
Melissa Harris June 02, 2025
"I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. Quite impressive overall."
Ryan Diaz
Ryan Diaz October 26, 2025
"A profoundly satisfying read. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. A true literary gem."
Linda Anderson
Linda Anderson January 07, 2024
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. A true literary gem."
Andrew Mitchell
Andrew Mitchell September 25, 2025
"Exceeded all my expectations. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
Edward King
Edward King July 20, 2024
"I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers."
James Baker
James Baker June 30, 2025
"A profoundly satisfying read. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An effortless 5 stars."
James Lee
James Lee June 20, 2024
"A very strong entry. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers."
Ryan Roberts
Ryan Roberts August 01, 2024
"It was adequate. The prose was competent, yet the characters lacked the depth I usually seek. Suitable if your reading queue is empty."
Cynthia Harris
Cynthia Harris May 12, 2024
"A profoundly satisfying read. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
Emily Campbell
Emily Campbell April 14, 2025
"A highly sophisticated read. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A very distinguished novel."
Cynthia Adams
Cynthia Adams January 16, 2024
"A decent, if standard, experience. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. Suitable if your reading queue is empty."
Linda White
Linda White March 28, 2025
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
Kenneth Johnson
Kenneth Johnson April 04, 2025
"A very strong entry. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A solid 4 stars from me."
Robert Nguyen
Robert Nguyen January 27, 2025
"A highly sophisticated read. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. Quite impressive overall."
Anthony Nguyen
Anthony Nguyen December 01, 2024
"Absolutely brilliant. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. A true literary gem."
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