I Went to See My Father

Paperback Published on: 14/03/2024
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Synopsis

'A powerful, elegant page-turner' J.M. Lee

'Gentle yet piercing' Kirkus Reviews

After losing her daughter in a tragic accident, Hon returns to her childhood home in the Korean countryside to look after her elderly father. There, the discovery of a chest of letters compels her to piece together the violent, vibrant story of his life.

More than just a portrait of one man, I Went to See My Father asks us to look at the ones we love, uncover the secrets they keep, and finally see who they really are.

Affectionate, epic, joyous and lasting, this is the perfect follow-up to beloved classic Please Look After Mother.

Translated by Anton Hur

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
  • ISBN: 9781399611732
  • Number of pages: 288
  • Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 24 mm
  • Weight: 260g
  • Languages: English

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I Went to See My Father
Heart-wrenching, beautiful, another tour de force by Kyung-Sook Shin!
I Went To See My Father [아버지에게 갔었어] is the third novel by Shin Kyung-Sook [신경숙] translated by Anton Hur. It follows Hon–Honnie–, who returns to J– two year... READ MORE
Elisa TAILLEFESSE