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Hour of the Star – Clarice Lispector’s Short, Sombre Brazilian Classic
There’s a line on page 8 that summarises Clarice Lispector’s Hour of the Star perfectly – ‘what I am about to write can’t be absorbed by minds that are very demanding and covet refinement.’ That could also sum up her writing in general, but I found it profound in the first few pages of this…
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You Must Stop At Mai Mochizuki’s The Full Moon Coffee Shop
The Full Moon Coffee Shop by Mai Mochizuki is an adorably informative short read that will leave you feeling gooey in the heart and enlightened in the mind. I wasn’t sure what exactly I would get from this novel, but I knew I needed to pick it up – after all, who could say no…
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We Do Not Part – Han Kang’s Newest Literary Masterpiece
We Do Not Part, Han Kang’s most recent literary fiction release, is rich with sharp detail, evocative imagery, and that particular tone she is known for, a blend between ominous and hauntingly beautiful that sticks in your mind for days, and your heart for longer. I think I may have found my favourite of her…
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Horrifying Literary Fiction in Han Kang’s The Vegetarian
Han Kang’s literary prowess has been a point of interest of mine for the last few months, with Humans Acts and The White Book coming across my recent reads and now The Vegetarian making it to the list. The Vegetarian, like her other works, is not a light-hearted story, nor is it a simple read.…
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A Sweet Lesson to Learn in You Yeong-Gwang’s The Rainfall Market
If you are looking for a sweet, simple, cosy story with magical realism and that feel of foreign literature, feast your eyes on You Yeong-Gwang’s The Rainfall Market. This novel is full of lessons, childhood dreams, and friendships forged with the kindest of hearts. It is such an easy read and one that will bring…
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The White Book By Han Kang – Stunning Poetic Prose
If you are finding your tbr list is looking a little repetitive, then here is some prose to liven it up. The White Book by Han Kang contains many beautiful passages and poems that flow and sing on the page, making the novel a breeze to get through. The themes, imagery, characters, and ideas breath…
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Han Kang’s Human Acts Hits Deep
I have heard and seen many good things about Han Kang’s Human Acts, so much so I was expecting more people to have read it. While it isn’t an accurate metric for total number of reads, I was shocked to find less than fifty thousand people have read the translated works. From what I have…
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Banana Yoshimoto’s Dead-End Memories – A Collection of Human Experiences
I’m new to the realm of short story compilations, so opening up Banana Yoshimoto’s Dead-End Memories did not seem like it would be that big of a deal. I have been pleasantly proved wrong as the short stories have snuck up on me while I read them, starting off on a casual note before diving…
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