Introduction If you’re intrigued by the rich and captivating world of Korean literature, you’re in for a treat! Korean literature offers a diverse range of stories, spanning various genres and periods, which provide a unique insight into Korean culture and society. Whether you’re a seasoned reader or just starting your literary journey, this beginner’s guide… Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to Korean Literature: Where to Start and What to Read
Category: Korean Books
20 Irresistible Romance Novels From Around the World
What Are The Most Popular Romance Novels From Around The World? Romance novels have been around since ancient times. They are a great way to express love and passion through words. The genre has evolved over time, from medieval romances to modern-day romance novels. There are thousands of romance novels out there. Some are written… Continue reading 20 Irresistible Romance Novels From Around the World
20 Unforgettable Korean Novels That Will Change Your Life
What are some of the best Korean novels translated into English? Korean literature has long been considered one of the greatest literary traditions in the world. The country boasts over 100 years of history, and its writers have produced some of the most influential books in modern times. Korea has a rich tradition of writing,… Continue reading 20 Unforgettable Korean Novels That Will Change Your Life
100 Books in 2021 Challenge!
100 Books in 2021 Challenge! Hello, everyone! We’re back again with a new challenge in 2021 to spruce up your life! With all the rain and bad weather we have been having in Australia recently it’s time to get under the bed covers and read some lovely books! So, we have a new challenge which… Continue reading 100 Books in 2021 Challenge!
The Vegetarian by Han Kang (translated by Deborah Smith) – #BookReview
Synopsis of The Vegetarian (by Han Kang): In The Vegetarian (by Han Kang, translated by Deborah Smith), Yeong-hye and her husband lived an ordinary life before the nightmares began. But when splintering, blood-soaked images start haunting her thoughts, Yeong-hye decides to purge her mind and renounce eating meat. In a country where societal mores are strictly obeyed,… Continue reading The Vegetarian by Han Kang (translated by Deborah Smith) – #BookReview
The Hole by Hye-Young Pyun (Translated by Sora Kim-Russell) #BookReview
Synopsis of The Hole (by Hye-Young Pyun): A Bestseller in Korea, a Psychological Thriller about Loneliness and the Dark Truths We Try to Bury In this tense, gripping novel by a rising star of Korean literature, Ogi has woken from a coma after causing a devastating car accident that took his wife’s life and left… Continue reading The Hole by Hye-Young Pyun (Translated by Sora Kim-Russell) #BookReview
The Good Son Book Review – #YouJeongJeong
Synopsis of The Good Son: In The Good Son, The Talented Mr. Ripley meets The Bad Seed in this breathless, chilling psychological thriller by the bestselling novelist known as “Korea’s Stephen King”. You Jeong Jeong is the master of creating thriller novels in Korea. Who can you trust if you can’t trust yourself? Early one morning, twenty-six-year-old Yu-jin… Continue reading The Good Son Book Review – #YouJeongJeong
The Impossible Fairytale by Han Yujoo – #BookReview
Synopsis of The Impossible Fairytale: The Impossible Fairytale tells the story of the nameless ‘Child’, who struggles to make a mark on the world, and her classmate Mia, whose spoiled life is everything the Child’s is not. At school, adults are nearly invisible, and the society the children create on their own is marked by… Continue reading The Impossible Fairytale by Han Yujoo – #BookReview
Pachinko Machine – what does Pachinko mean? #MinJinLee
What exactly is a Pachinko Machine in Min Jin Lee’s novel Pachinko? In Min Jin Lee’s latest book, there is a very interesting metaphor being used in the title. Her book is called Pachinko and describes Korean immigrants experiences and lives in Japan. But wait, you say – what exactly is a Pachinko machine? Add what does… Continue reading Pachinko Machine – what does Pachinko mean? #MinJinLee
The Kinship of Secrets by Eugenia Kim – #BookPreview #KoreanLit #HistoricalFiction
The Kinship of Secrets is Eugenia Kim’s second novel, which Min Jin Lee called “…a gorgeous achievement”. The Kinship of Secrets is inspired by a true story (based on Eugenia Kim’s own family history). Kim’s first novel The Calligrapher’s Daughter was also based on her grandmother’s own childhood. It is a story of two sisters:… Continue reading The Kinship of Secrets by Eugenia Kim – #BookPreview #KoreanLit #HistoricalFiction
