Beasts of a Little Land: The International Bestseller by Juhea Kim Hardcover Boo

Description: Beasts of a Little Land by Juhea Kim As the Korean independence movement gathers pace, two children meet on the streets of Seoul. Fate will bind them through decades of love and war. They just dont know it yet. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In 1917, deep in the snowy mountains of occupied Korea, an impoverished local hunter on the brink of starvation saves a young Japanese officer from an attacking tiger. In an instant, their fates are connected, a chance encounter that will shape both of their lives for over half a century.Meanwhile, in the north of Korea, a young girl named Jade is sold by her family to Miss Silvers courtesan school in the glamorous city of Pyongyang. When she befriends an orphan boy named JungHo, they form a deep friendship. But before long, JungHo will be swept up in the revolutionary fight for independence, while Jade becomes a celebrated performer pursued by a wealthy romantic prospect.From the perfumed chambers of a courtesan school in Pyongyang to the glamorous cafes of a modernizing Seoul and the boreal forests of Manchuria, Juhea Kims unforgettable characters forge their own destinies as they shape the future of their nation. Immersive and elegant, Beasts of a Little Land unveils a world where friends become enemies, enemies become saviours, and beasts take many shapes. Author Biography Juhea Kim was born in In Cheon, Korea, and moved to Portland, Oregon, at age nine. Her writing has been published in Granta, Catapult, Joyland, Times Literary Supplement, The Independent, Zyzzyva, and elsewhere. She is the founder and editor of Peaceful Dumpling, an online magazine at the intersection of sustainable lifestyle and ecological literature. She earned her BA in Art and Archaeology from Princeton University. After a decade in New York City, Kim now lives in Portland, Oregon. Review Beasts of a Little Land is a stunning achievement. Juhea Kim wrestles with the chaos of a half-century of love, idealism, war and violence, and does so with courage and wisdom. TLSFull of Korean myth and historical detail, its an immersive read for a long weekend. StylistThis is historical fiction at its very best! I am astonished by Juheas talent. Nguy…n Phan Qu Mai, internationally bestselling author of The Mountains SingStunning... Profound... This novel will devastate you and then still you with its wise meditations on love and loss. I couldnt put it down. Alexis Schaitkin, author of Saint XBeasts of a Little Land is a heartbreaking story rendered mythic by Kims gorgeous prose. Jing-Jing Lee, author of How We DisappearedA magnificent, mesmerizing story of love and war… Cinematic in its scope, this is the type of novel that the reader finishes both with pleasure (for its satisfying denouement and pleasing circularity) and with sadness (at having to leave the story behind). New InternationalistSome people say that all stories are about either love or war. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Korea, Kims epic debut novel is about both. Harpers Bazaar US, Best Books of 2021Gorgeous prose and unforgettable characters combine to make a literary masterpiece. Kirkus, (starred review)Kims dreamy, intense debut is both a sure-footed historical account of the Korean struggle for independence from Japan and the emotionally fraught story of several people whose lives are inextricably tied together... The prose is ravishing. Publishers WeeklyAn immersive historical novel set in occupied Korea with a sweeping cast of characters whose lives intersect over half a century. Lit Hub, Most Anticipated Books of 2021This epic historical novel offers an entrancing glimpse into a colourful world of love and conflict. Daily Mail, Must Reads Promotional An epic story of love, war and redemption, set against the backdrop of the Korean independence movement Details ISBN086154322X Format Hardcover Pages 416 Year 2022 ISBN-13 9780861543229 Publication Date 2022-02-03 Imprint Oneworld Publications Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2022-02-03 UK Release Date 2022-02-03 Author Juhea Kim ISBN-10 086154322X Publisher Oneworld Publications Alternative 9780861543489 DEWEY 813.6 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-03-28 Subtitle The International Bestseller We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134323545;

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