Human Acts by Han Kang

Author: Han Kang

*First US Paperback Edition*

Genre: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Contemporary

Synopsis:

In the midst of a violent student uprising in South Korea, a young boy named Dong-ho is shockingly killed.

The story of this tragic episode unfolds in a sequence of interconnected chapters as the victims and the bereaved encounter suppression, denial, and the echoing agony of the massacre. From Dong-ho's best friend who meets his own fateful end; to an editor struggling against censorship; to a prisoner and a factory worker, each suffering from traumatic memories; and to Dong-ho's own grief-stricken mother; and through their collective heartbreak and acts of hope is the tale of a brutalized people in search of a voice.

An award-winning, controversial bestseller, Human Acts is a timeless, pointillist portrait of an historic event with reverberations still being felt today, by turns tracing the harsh reality of oppression and the resounding, extraordinary poetry of humanity.

Format: Paperback, 212 Pages

Setting: South Korea

Awards: Andrew Carnegie Medal Nominee for Fiction (2018), Dublin Literary Award Nominee for Shortlist (2018)

Goodreads Rating: 4.22

*This book is pre-loved, but has been carefully looked through to ensure it is not missing any pages and is in good condition. All visible flaws have been documented in the product photos.