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The Disaster Tourist
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Yun Ko-eun
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Dark satire on disaster tourism and ethical dilemmas.
If you're into thought-provoking satires that confront uncomfortable realities, "The Disaster Tourist" is a compelling pick. It cleverly blends humor with stark criticism of the tourism industry, making you question the ethics of your own travel choices. The book's unique take on ecological and social issues, packaged in a gripping narrative, could change the way you see 'adventure' vacations.
- Science Fiction and Fantasy Rosetta Award Nominee for Best SFF translated work (2021)
- Crime Fiction in Translation Dagger for Lizzie Buehler (2021)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
The Disaster Tourist
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ISBN: 9781788163156
Authors:
Yun Ko-eun
Publisher: Serpent's Tail
Date of Publication: 2021-07-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.36
(rated by 6631 readers)
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Dark satire on disaster tourism and ethical dilemmas.
If you're into thought-provoking satires that confront uncomfortable realities, "The Disaster Tourist" is a compelling pick. It cleverly blends humor with stark criticism of the tourism industry, making you question the ethics of your own travel choices. The book's unique take on ecological and social issues, packaged in a gripping narrative, could change the way you see 'adventure' vacations.
- Science Fiction and Fantasy Rosetta Award Nominee for Best SFF translated work (2021)
- Crime Fiction in Translation Dagger for Lizzie Buehler (2021)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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