在邵洛伊笔下，一路经历颠沛流离、离奇逆天改命的伊什特万 的形象，全不似情节同样夸张的短剧中"龙傲天"。后者往往在 低谷时忍受一切糟践，内心独白却咬牙切齿，高峰时志得意 满、吹嘘自己，衣锦还乡时必定对羞辱者一一讥讽"打脸"。 作者：李佩珊 封图：图虫创意 当我第一次粗粗翻过获得2025年布克奖的小说《肉身》时，不免惊诧于匈牙利裔英籍作家大卫· 邵洛伊（David Szalay）从情节离奇程度上来说，几乎写了一个东欧版本的"龙傲天"逆袭"赘 婿"文学：主人公伊什特万（István）15岁时，在匈牙利一座公寓楼中与母亲相依为命，勉强过 活。命运的齿轮开始离奇地转动，他与同楼一位42岁的女邻居陷入懵懂的"情事"，他以为自己爱 上了她，女人却开始推拒。当女人的丈夫找上他时，他们在狭窄的楼梯上相互推挤，丈夫摔死于楼 梯底层。他被认定对这起死亡负有责任，送进了少管所。 从少管所出来后，他拥有了打架的本领，开始参与走私、打零工，在底层社会漂泊。为了挣脱命运 的束缚，他参了军，但因伤草草退伍，之后继续靠打零工谋生，成为夜店保安、司机。直到他在伦 敦成为富商尼曼一家的私人司机之后，他的命运开始了离奇的上扬。富商心脏病突发死去，妻 ...

（原标题：东欧"赘婿"文学，得了2025年布克奖？） 当我第一次粗粗翻过获得2025年布克奖的小说《肉身》时，不免惊诧于匈牙利裔英籍作家大卫·邵洛伊 （David Szalay）从情节离奇程度上来说，几乎写了一个东欧版本的"龙傲天"逆袭"赘婿"文学：主人公 伊什特万（István）15岁时，在匈牙利一座公寓楼中与母亲相依为命，勉强过活。命运的齿轮开始离奇 地转动，他与同楼一位42岁的女邻居陷入懵懂的"情事"，他以为自己爱上了她，女人却开始推拒。当女 人的丈夫找上他时，他们在狭窄的楼梯上相互推挤，丈夫摔死于楼梯底层。他被认定对这起死亡负有责 任，送进了少管所。 从少管所出来后，他拥有了打架的本领，开始参与走私、打零工，在底层社会漂泊。为了挣脱命运的束 缚，他参了军，但因伤草草退伍，之后继续靠打零工谋生，成为夜店保安、司机。直到他在伦敦成为富 商尼曼一家的私人司机之后，他的命运开始了离奇的上扬。富商心脏病突发死去，妻子继承了大部分财 产，继续为这一家人服务的伊什特万则"登堂入室"，从"雇员"转为"伴侣"，照顾孩子、管理庄园、处理 生意，乃至陪同社交——获得了难以想象的财富和奢华的生活，也进入了上流社会的内部。 同 ...

Group 1 - The core point of the news is China's announcement to negotiate and sign a new economic agreement with all 52 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China, which will exempt all export tariffs to China [1][3] - China is prepared to welcome high-quality African products into its market, while also committing to additional support for the least developed countries to help them compete in an open market [3][4] - The new measures are seen as particularly beneficial for relatively developed African countries with industrialized manufacturing bases, allowing them to take advantage of the large Chinese market [3][4] Group 2 - The total trade volume between China and Africa has been rapidly increasing, with a trade surplus for China reaching $62 billion in 2024, raising concerns about potential stagnation in bilateral trade as African purchasing power peaks [4] - In the context of a fragmented global supply chain and trade wars, China aims to extend its manufacturing chain into lower-cost labor regions, thereby reducing production costs and expanding its economic influence [4][10] - Analysts suggest that China's strategy is a calculated move to enhance its market base and economic power, positioning itself as a dominant player in Africa [4][10] Group 3 - The U.S. has previously implemented the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which allowed certain African countries to export to the U.S. duty-free, but this program is facing challenges and may not be renewed [5][6] - The recent U.S.-Africa summit was notably smaller in scale, with only five African countries participating, raising questions about the effectiveness of U.S. engagement in Africa [6][7] - Trump's administration has been criticized for its lack of substantial support for African countries, focusing instead on selective partnerships that align with U.S. economic interests [8][9] Group 4 - China has established itself as the largest trading partner for the majority of African countries, with 52 out of 54 countries trading more with China than with the U.S. as of 2023 [12] - China's investments in infrastructure and strategic sectors in Africa have solidified its dominant position, contrasting with the U.S.'s declining influence in the region [12][10] - The ongoing competition between China and the U.S. in Africa highlights the strategic importance of the continent in global economic dynamics [10][12]