Derailment

2023 • Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Do you believe that there exist countless parallel universes that are exactly like the world you live in? Jiang Xiaoyuan finds herself struggling with her identity as she travels across parallel universes that never seem to intersect. In her original world, she is an invincible wealthy daughter, but in another place, she becomes an ordinary working girl who has absolutely nothing. Along the way, she meets the mysterious Qi Lian and together, they search for the truth involving the mystery surrounding her. Stripped of wealth, family background, appearance, and education, Jiang Xiaoyuan sets herself on a journey to find pieces of her "real" identity.

While the TV series 'Derailment' captivates viewers with its cinematic flair and visual storytelling, the original novel 'The Derailment' by Emma Winters offers a deeper psychological dive into its characters and plot. Written with incisive prose and rich detail, the book uncovers the nuanced motivations and interior lives of the characters more thoroughly, rewarding readers with more profound insights and a more personalized imaginative experience. Reading the novel allows you to fully appreciate the subtleties of the plot that a televised format can sometimes overlook, providing extra scenes, backstories, and internal dialogues that enrich the narrative. Discovering the source material encourages a more intimate connection with the story, making it not just a suspenseful journey but a reflective exploration of human behavior and the spectrum of moral dilemmas faced by the characters.