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This collection of stories, written by author Young-ha Kim, delves into the intricacies of human relationships and societal pressures in contemporary Korea. The unnamed narrator guides the lost and hurting through peaceful suicide, while two brothers navigate their mutual attraction to the same woman, each grappling with their own issues. The stories interweave, highlighting the societal conditions and the complex emotional landscape of young love.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Young-ha Kim
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