
I Went to See My Father : The instant Korean bestseller
by Kyung-Sook Shin
Title:
I Went to See My Father : The instant Korean bestseller
Author:
Kyung-Sook Shin
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
288 pages
Publisher:
Hachette UK Distribution
ISBN-13:
9781399611732
EAN:
9781399611732
Classifications:
Modern and Contemporary (Post c 1945)
Weight (g):
374
Dimensions (mm):
144 x 699 x 24
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
'A powerful, elegant page-turner' J.M. Lee'Gentle yet piercing' Kirkus ReviewsAfter 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











