Flowers of Mold
Flowers of Mold
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Short Story • Fiction
Seoul, South Korea • 1990s
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Flowers of Mold is a collection of short stories by Ha Seong-nan that explores the lives of ordinary individuals facing unsettling experiences. Through tales like "Nightmare," "The Retreat," and "Onion," the author delves into themes of isolation, identity, and societal pressures, creating a tapestry of human experiences marked by subtle tensions and introspective moments.
Mysterious
Unnerving
Dark
Contemplative
Melancholic
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Review Roundup
Flowers of Mold by Ha Seong-nan offers a haunting and intricate look into urban life, exploring themes of isolation and obsession. The prose is praised for its vivid imagery and psychological depth. Some readers find the stories unsettling due to their dark nature. The collection is lauded for its originality but may not appeal to those seeking lighthearted reads.
Who Should Read Flowers of Mold?
A reader who enjoys Flowers of Mold by Ha Seong-nan is likely interested in psychological and eerie short stories focusing on the human condition. Fans of The Vegetarian by Han Kang or Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado would appreciate this collection's similar blend of the unsettling and introspective.
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Flowers of Mold is a collection of short stories originally written in Korean and has been translated into English by Janet Hong, gaining attention for its atmospheric storytelling and psychological depth.
Ha Seong-nan, the author of Flowers of Mold, is an acclaimed South Korean writer known for her ability to blend the unsettling with the everyday in her storytelling, resulting in numerous literary awards in South Korea.
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The book was published by Open Letter Books, which is known for its dedication to translating and publishing contemporary international literature.
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Short Story • Fiction
Seoul, South Korea • 1990s
2019
Adult
18+ years
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