The first volume of Xuemo's 'Redemption Trilogy,' titled 'Eternal Love,' presents the poignant story of Yatou, a tongue cancer patient, and her mentor, Guru Xue, through 34 exchanged letters and diary entries. The novel chronicles Yatou's struggles and spiritual awakening as she confronts illness and fear, ultimately finding redemption under the compassionate guidance of her teacher. Critics note that the book highlights universal themes of faith, resilience, and the search for meaning, offering readers worldwide an intimate reflection on life and redemption.
Notably, the English edition was translated by Howard Goldblatt and Sylvia Li-chun Lin, the celebrated translators of Nobel Prize-winning works, ensuring its resonance with international audiences. This translation partnership represents a significant development in cross-cultural literary exchange, as it leverages the expertise of translators known for bringing major Chinese works to global prominence. The involvement of such distinguished translators signals the novel's literary merit and potential impact on the international book market.
Xuemo is a nationally recognized writer whose more than 70 titles have been translated into over 20 languages. His novel 'Curses of the Kingdom of Xixia' won the 2024 NYC Big Book Award for World Literature. The novel 'Wild Fox Ridge' won the 2024 International Impact Book Award and the 2025 NYC Big Book Award, and was honored with the 2025 International Book Awards. He topped the International Media Spotlight List at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2022, even surpassing the Guest of Honor, Spain. Xuemo is known for blending narratives of China's western landscapes with reflections on human dignity and redemption.
The strong reception of 'Eternal Love' marks another milestone in bringing Xuemo's voice to global readers. For the publishing industry, this underscores the growing importance of high-quality translations in making non-English literature accessible and commercially viable worldwide. Readers gain access to a profound narrative that transcends cultural boundaries, exploring human experiences of suffering and spiritual growth. The novel is available on Kindle at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRS82P4R, and more information can be found at https://xuemobooks.com.
