Another example might be 'House of Leaves' by Mark Z. Danielewski. It has a very complex and non - traditional structure. It's not just the plot that seems upside down, but also the way the text is presented on the page. There are footnotes within footnotes, and the layout of the text can be read in different ways, which completely turns the traditional reading experience on its head.
There is 'The Raw Shark Texts' by Steven Hall. It plays with the idea of the story being upside down in the sense that the reality and the fictional elements are constantly blurring. The way the story unfolds is not in a traditional linear fashion, and it makes for a really engaging read as the reader has to constantly re - assess what they think they know.
One example could be 'Memento' by Christopher Nolan (which was also made into a movie). The story is told in reverse chronological order, which is a very distinct way of presenting a narrative. It keeps the readers on their toes as they try to piece together what's really going on.
One example could be 'Fight Club' by Chuck Palahniuk. The plot twists and turns in unexpected ways, and the relationship between the narrator and Tyler Durden is quite complex and almost 'upside down' as the story unfolds.
Consider a family that lived in a peaceful neighborhood for years. Then a natural disaster, like a flood, destroyed their home. They lost most of their possessions. The children had to change schools and the parents had to find new jobs in a different area. Their whole social network was disrupted. This is an example of a 'a life upside down story' where external forces beyond their control turned their lives into chaos and they had to start over from scratch.
One example of an 'upside down love story' is 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'. In this movie, the couple decides to erase their memories of each other after a break - up. But as their memories are being erased, they start to remember all the good things about their relationship and fall in love all over again in this very strange and 'upside down' way. It shows a love that is not straightforward but rather complex and full of twists.
Another movie is '127 Hours'. It's based on the true story of Aron Ralston. He got trapped in a canyon and had to amputate his own arm to survive. The 'upside' in this story is his incredible will to live and his subsequent journey of recovery and growth. It shows how he overcame an almost - impossible situation.
Since I'm not sure exactly what '3rd down fanfic' is about, I can't really give specific examples. But if it's about football, it could be a fanfic where the quarterback is making a crucial decision on 3rd down and the story follows his thought process.
I'm not sure of specific examples of 'hammered down fan fiction' as the term is rather unclear. However, if we assume it means fan fiction that has a very determined or resolute plot, perhaps a Harry Potter fan fiction where the author adheres very closely to the rules of magic and the personalities of the characters established in the books. So, no making Harry suddenly have a different set of powers that are not in line with what's been set in the series. Another potential example could be a Lord of the Rings fan fiction that doesn't deviate from the cultures and languages Tolkien created, really nailing down the details as in the original work.
One example could be a fan fiction of a superhero story where the superhero takes a break from the big city and goes to his small - town hometown. There, he deals with normal family stuff and helps the local farmers with their problems, like a drought affecting their crops. Another could be a fan - made story of a popular fantasy series, but instead of the grand castles, the characters are in a simple cottage in the woods, living a quiet life and having to fend off local forest - related threats in a more home - grown way.
One example could be a blog post where a fan analyzes how a particular fanfiction portrays Snape's relationship with Harry Potter. They might break down how the fanfic writer has changed or maintained the tense dynamic between them compared to the original books.
An 'upside down novel' could be a novel that subverts traditional narrative structures. For example, it might tell the story backwards, starting from the end and going towards the beginning. This can create a sense of mystery and make readers re - evaluate the story as they go.
I'm sorry, I haven't read this Chinese novel specifically, so I can't provide reviews directly. But you can try to find reviews on some literature review websites or Chinese literature forums.