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The long season of rain follows Junehee, an eleven‑year‑old Korean girl whose home is shuffled anew when an orphan boy joins their family. Through the innocent eyes of a child, the novel peels back the layers of Korean society, exposing the heavy demands placed upon women and the subtle ways these expectations fracture family life. As Junehee watches her mother and older sisters struggle to uphold tradition, she begins to understand that the cultural pressures surrounding gender can destroy even the strongest bonds. The story offers a sensitive portrait of adolescence, family, and the silent battles faced by Korean women.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Coming of Age/Childhood Coming of Age
Authors: Helen Kim
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