A woman in Seoul loses her ability to speak after a series of painful events, including a lost custody battle for her son and her mother's death. She enrolls in an ancient Greek class to rediscover language. The teacher, a man who is losing his sight, has his own difficulties, and the two form a quiet connection. Han Kang alternates between their points of view, and her style is spare and poetic, showing how language and the senses are connected to grief and care.
A short and quiet novel for readers who like literary fiction about silence and loss. It suits those who enjoyed The Vegetarian and want to see a gentler side of Han Kang's work.
Deep, inward-looking, contemplative, open-ended and thought-provoking; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Mindful Reader. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2023
- Publisher
- Random House
- ISBN
- 9788439741824
- Language
- ES
