A work with a soul usually had the following characteristics: 1. Unique theme and storyline: Soul works usually have a unique theme or a striking storyline that resonates with the reader and leaves a deep impression. 2. Profound character portrayals: The characters in soul works usually have deep personalities and characteristics that leave a deep impression on the readers. The author could let the readers feel the changes and complexity of the character's heart through meticulous descriptions. 3. Unique language style and narrative skills: The language style and narrative skills of soul works are usually different and have unique styles and skills. The author can enhance the artistic appeal of the work by using rich metaphor, symbolism, metaphor and other rhetorical devices. 4. Deep thinking and reflection: Soul works usually contain the author's deep thinking and reflection, reflecting the author's thoughts and understanding of society, life, values, etc. 5. Emotional resonance and enlightenment: Soul works can make readers have emotional resonance and enlightenment to guide readers to think about life and feel life, thus improving the quality of life and life realm of readers. In short, works with a soul were works with artistic appeal and enlightenment through unique theme, storyline, character portrayals, language style, narrative skills, and deep thinking and reflection.