92 - Han Kang's The Vegetarian

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@HanKangofficial 3 ай бұрын

원더풀 독자 여러분, 제 작업에 대한 여러분의 성원과 열정에 진심으로 감사의 말씀을 전하고 싶습니다. 여러분의 말과 격려가 매일 저에게 영감을 줍니다. 저와 함께 이 여정에 동참해 주셔서 감사합니다. 이렇게 열정적인 독자들이 있다는 것에 진심으로 감사드립니다. 진심으로 감사드립니다, 한강

@booksosubstance Ай бұрын

Hello Han Kang, Thank you so much for your kind message. It means a lot for you to reach out this way. We are big fans of yours. We look forward to reading more of your work. David is learning Korean now, so hopefully one day he will be able to read your work in Korean. - 안녕하세요 한강님, 친절한 메시지에 진심으로 감사드립니다. 이런 식으로 접근하는 것은 당신에게 많은 의미가 있습니다. 우리는 당신의 열렬한 팬입니다. 우리는 당신의 작품을 더 많이 읽을 수 있기를 기대합니다. David는 지금 한국어를 배우고 있으니 언젠가는 당신의 작품을 한국어로 읽을 수 있기를 바랍니다.

@cooljeansguy 3 ай бұрын

Great foresight by reviewers in predicting the October 10, 2024 literary event. These guys have great radars.

@booksosubstance Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@yaobikuni1349 3 ай бұрын

Interesting discussion. I wanted to discuss my thoughts on why this novel was structured in 3 parts and why the different perspectives were selected. To me, it seemed very natural for Yeong-Hye to not have an actual voice in her own story. I felt it most acutely when In-Hye comments later that even in regards to our own bodies we don't truly exercise the autonomy we imagine we should. Thus, it only feels "right" that we only ever hear Yeong-hye's thoughts via observations or select quotes from those in her familial circle. I personally did get a true sense of who Yeong-hye was and why she rebelled in her own quiet but powerful way in contrast to those who actively speak for her. I also find it interesting that you felt so much compassion for In-hye and for Mr. Cheong to a certain extent, but none for In-hye's husband. While I would argue that he did in fact use Yeong-hye, I felt he was the closest in spirit to her as well since he too was being slowly suffocated and just as doomed as Yeong-hye.

@booksosubstance Ай бұрын

Well put. Han Kang seems to be a very deliberate writer in her choice of character, voice, and perspective.

@yaobikuni1349 Ай бұрын

@booksosubstance Indeed. I am very excited to read more of her works because the Vegetarian was excellent. An instantly memorable book.

@Vic-mc6tb 2 жыл бұрын

Great review and analysis. This was one of my most memorable reads of last year. I enjoyed the minimalistic writing and the 3 part structure of the story. However, I can see someone looking for more traditional story telling with relatable characters would be frustrated. This is more of an allegorical tale that prioritizes the posing of questions over providing answers. Keep up the good work.

@booksosubstance 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! It most certainly is a work that poses questions that only a reader can answer.