Winter In Sokcho by Elisa Shua Dusapin
Set against the backdrop of a desolate, snow-covered South Korean border town, this evocative novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and cultural dissonance. The story follows a young, introspective French-Korean woman working at a guesthouse, who becomes entangled with a mysterious French graphic novelist seeking inspiration for his work. As their lives intersect, the narrative delves into the complexities of human connection, the haunting beauty of the winter landscape, and the silent struggles of reconciling one's past with the present. Through sparse, poetic prose, the novel captures the quiet intensity of longing and the search for self amidst the cold isolation of Sokcho.
The 17008th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2016
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-160
- Original Language
- French
- Avg User Rating
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(2.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- Winter in Sokcho
- Zima U Sokchu
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 2021st on National Book Award for Translated Literature (2018-present) (National Book Award)