Han Kang’s Human Acts is a haunting and potent book that delves into the repercussions of a brutal massacre in South Korea in 1980. Both a scathing indictment of human brutality and a stirring celebration of the triumph of hope and perseverance, this book is a triumph. The novel is organized as a collection of … Read more
Hyeonseo Lee’s The Girl with Seven Names is a riveting and inspiring autobiography about her voyage to freedom from North Korea. Lee’s tale exemplifies the strength of human will and the potential for triumph over overwhelming odds. Lee’s story begins in Hyesan, North Korea, where she was raised under Kim Jong-brutal il’s dictatorship. She was … Read more
Sun-mi Hwang’s The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly is an endearing tale about a determined hen named Sprout who longs for a life beyond the constraints of her coop. Sprout discovers the transformative power of friendship and the value of perseverance through adversity along her path. Sprout, the novel’s protagonist, is a hard-working and … Read more
Pachinko, written by Min Jin Lee, is a stunning novel that takes readers on a voyage through the generations of a Korean family. Sunja, a young Korean lady in the early 20th century, meets Isak, a wealthy Japanese businessman, in a small fishing village. After Sunja learns that she is carrying Isak’s child, he proposes … Read more
It is hard to always be current on which novels are selling the best on Amazon. However, here is a list of some of the best-selling Korean books translated into English as of September 2021. Please remember that the top 100 best-selling Korean novels may not include all the titles on this list. Again, this … Read more
Please Look After Mom is a strong and heartbreaking novel by Kyung-Sook Shin about parenting, loss, and family. The tale follows a family as they try to locate their missing mother in the crowded subways of Seoul. As they look for their mother, the members of the family reflect on their individual encounters with her … Read more
The Vegetarian, Han Kang’s novel, is a fascinating and introspective look at the human condition. Yeong-hye, the protagonist of the tale, is an apparently typical and submissive wife who, for no apparent reason, decides to become a vegetarian. Because of this choice, a series of events unfolds that puts her in direct contact with her … Read more