SokYong, Hwang
The Guest
- ISBN 13:
- 9781583227510
- author:
- SokYong, Hwang
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- SEVEN STORIES PRESS
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 153mm X 230mm
- Genre:
- War Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Guest A Novel by Hwang Sok-yong Set against the backdrop of one of Korea's darkest periods, this novel tells the story of a generation's struggle to come to terms with its past. In 1950s North Korea, a brutal massacre took place in Hwanghae Province, with the atrocities blamed on American military involvement. However, the truth was far more complex. Forty years later, Ryu Yosop returns to his home village, where his brother's role in the bloodshed is still shrouded in mystery. Haunted by memories and visited by the spirits of the dead, Yosop must confront the survivors of the tragedy and lay his brother's soul to rest. A powerful exploration of collective amnesia, guilt, and reconciliation, The Guest is a thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of human nature. With its intricate narrative structure, this book offers a profound portrait of a divided people struggling to find peace.
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