The experiences of the four authors were different, but have some similarities: Leftist and rightist regimes sought to destroy a free spirit and use the people. The individual may be helpless against the trends of the times, but the independent character can still leave a mark on history.
他們四個人記錄的遭遇異中有同：左右專制政權磨滅自由心靈，愚弄人民，個人在時代潮流的衝擊下何其無奈，但獨立人格卻能在特定的時空下創造歷史的浪花。