Violets by Kyung-sook Shin
The novel follows the life of a young woman named San, who navigates the complexities of loneliness and longing in urban South Korea. After a traumatic childhood experience leaves her emotionally scarred, San moves to Seoul, where she finds work in a flower shop. As she interacts with the people around her, including her enigmatic boss and a mysterious artist, San grapples with her past and seeks connection in a world that often feels isolating. The story delves into themes of memory, identity, and the quiet resilience of the human spirit.
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- Published
- 2001
- Nationality
- Korean
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 218
- Original Language
- Korean
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