The White Tooth is a Chinese novel written by Liu Cixin The novel tells the story of a young man named Wang Wei who is deeply into drugs and alcohol He has lost his memory and is now living as a hermit in a remote mountain village Wang Wei is also the son of a famous author but he has decided to become a writer instead of a father The story follows Wang Wei's journey through the mountains where he meets various people and learns about their lives and struggles Along the way he comes across many obstacles including his own past actions and the influence of the drugs and alcohol he is using The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the natural world and its impact on human emotions as well as its exploration of the nature of love and friendship The White Tooth has been widely praised for its unique writing style and its theme of social justice and personal responsibility