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Korean landfill life meets magical realism.
"Familiar Things" takes you to a world where the harsh realities of poverty and the glimmers of mystical enchantment intertwine. Following Bugeye's life in a landfill community, you gain an intimate perspective of people living on the fringes of society amid rapid change. This book not only offers a poignant narrative but also serves as a gentle nudge to reflect on the societal impacts of our consumption habits.
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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ISBN: 9781911617198
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Date of Publication: 2018-07-12
Format: Paperback
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Magical Realism
Goodreads rating: 3.67
(rated by 1622 readers)
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Set in South Korea's troubled 1980s, this novel follows teenage Bugeye, who joins a community of outsiders scavenging for recyclables at a Seoul landfill site. After seeing mysterious lights, he discovers the folkloric realm of the place's ancient spirits.
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Korean landfill life meets magical realism.
"Familiar Things" takes you to a world where the harsh realities of poverty and the glimmers of mystical enchantment intertwine. Following Bugeye's life in a landfill community, you gain an intimate perspective of people living on the fringes of society amid rapid change. This book not only offers a poignant narrative but also serves as a gentle nudge to reflect on the societal impacts of our consumption habits.
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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