（来源：上观新闻） 暌违近五年，余华继《文城》之后推出了新作，那就是作为拟议中的系列作品《混蛋列传》的第一部。 全书篇幅不长，是一部长中篇（或小长篇）的体量。新作问世不久，豆瓣上的评分仅为4.8，批评界也 罕有反响。有人据此将它视为余华创作历程中的一次滑铁卢， 甚至发出要余华这样的大牌作家珍惜羽 毛、力保晚节的感慨。 我本想花几天时间分几次将全书读完。但事与愿违，一打开书页，便无法放下，在两个小时内一气读 完。合上书页，第一感觉便是爽，像看了一部精彩的爽剧。正像新书腰封上余华所言，"我这次写了个 喜剧，你们可以从头笑到尾。即使有眼泪，也是笑出来的眼泪"。这次余华没有骗大家，不像《文城》 声称要展示一段哀艳凄美的爱情让人心生疑窦。 天底下没有不散的宴席。而当经济阶段性下行之际，卢克明的混蛋本性一点点豁露出真容。出道时曾大 力帮衬、指点迷津的劲哥在出国避风头之际，将欠卢克明的8000万钱款打到了其账户上。当时因拖欠工 程施工款，众多民工拿不到薪水，便聚集在卢克明的公司楼前讨薪。卢克明拿到劲哥汇来的钱后便分发 给工程队，解了一时之困，因此被有关部门赞誉为有良知的企业家。随后他四处奔波讨债，近一月间讨 得2700余万 ...

Core Points - The 12th Wuzhen Theatre Festival will be held from October 16 to 26, with the theme "Fuyiao," inspired by Zhuangzi's "Xiaoyao You" [1] - The festival will feature 25 outstanding performances from 10 countries, including Germany, France, Canada, and Norway, across six major sections [3] - The opening performance will be "The City of Humans Marathon Play," a nine-hour production based on ancient Greek mythology, directed by German theatre master Karin Beier [3][4] Group 1 - The festival will present 71 performances, with ticket sales for invited productions starting on August 17 and September 3 [3] - The opening play, "The City of Humans Marathon Play," is a collaboration that took five years to create, integrating ancient myths into contemporary society [3][4] - The production involves 72 professionals and over 90 actors from the Hamburg Deutsche Theater, bringing a significant theatrical experience to Chinese audiences [4] Group 2 - The festival will showcase renowned international artists, including Canadian theatre master Robert Lepage and Japanese director Suzuki Tadashi, among others [6] - Various adaptations of classic works will be presented, exploring contemporary issues through innovative interpretations [7] - The "Dancing with Joy" section will feature physical theatre and dance performances, highlighting diverse artistic expressions [8] Group 3 - The festival will also include ongoing segments such as the Youth Competition and the Ancient Town Carnival, with registration deadlines approaching [10] - Collaborations with brands like Bubble Mart and Universal Beijing Resort will introduce special themed activities and merchandise [10] - The festival aims to create a vibrant artistic hub by relocating the theatre market to a new scenic area along the canal [10]

Core Points - The 12th Wuzhen Theatre Festival will take place from October 16 to 26, featuring 25 performances from 10 countries, with a total of 71 shows [1][3] - The festival's theme is "Fuyiao," and ticket sales will begin on August 17 and September 3 on the Damai platform [1] Group 1: Featured Performances - The festival will showcase a variety of performances, including 15 international works from countries such as Germany, France, Canada, and Japan, alongside 10 Chinese productions [3][5] - The opening performance will be a marathon play titled "The City of Humans," directed by German contemporary theatre master Karin Beier, lasting 9 hours and featuring 72 professionals and over 90 actors [3][5] Group 2: Notable Directors and Works - Renowned directors such as Canadian Robert Lepage and Japanese Suzuki Tadashi will present upgraded classic works, including "Cocot and Davis" and "The Nose" respectively [5][6] - Young directors will reinterpret classic literature, with works like "The Woman with the Dog" by Chekhov and "Macbeth in the Storage Room," focusing on contemporary themes [6][7] Group 3: Festival Activities - The festival will include a youth competition and a carnival, with registration ongoing until August 20 [7] - New initiatives such as the "Starting Drama" unit and the "Women, We" female director unit will be introduced to enhance audience engagement [7][8] - The festival will also feature workshops and reading sessions, providing opportunities for audiences to interact with international theatre artists [8]