by Han Kang
First published 2017
A woman lies dying in a hospital bed. As her family gathers at her bedside, they must confront the fragility of life and the weight of their shared history. With each visitor, the story unfolds—a tapestry of memories, regrets, and the profound, unspeakable bond between a mother and her children. In this poignant, understated novel, Han Kang explores the emotional aftermath of loss and the quiet resilience that emerges from even the darkest of tragedies.
Genres: literary-fiction, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-drama, grief
161 pages · Hardcover · Portobello Books
Content warnings: death, terminal-illness