In writing the story of his life, Li-ho recaptured the mood of his home town and his age despite all the inconveniences and difficulties he faced. His trials would have tested the patience of Job.
鍾理和把寫作當成他的職業，他認真辛苦的一筆一字的耕耘著，他認真、執著地要寫出他的生活、他的家鄉和他的時代。