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The Plotters

Sora Kim-Russell, Kim Un-Su

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Korean noir; hitman contemplates life and death.

If you’re intrigued by the gritty, dark-underbelly of a city intermingled with thought-provoking contemplation, "The Plotters" will be right up your alley. It's not just the action that'll pull you in; it’s the strange normalcy of Reseng's life, the offbeat humor, and the introspective dive into the meaning of his deeds, all set against the vivid backdrop of Seoul, that create a narrative as strangely compelling as it is surprising.

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The Plotters

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Condition guide
ISBN: 9780008315764
Publisher: 4th Estate Books
Date of Publication: 2019-02-21
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Fantasy, Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Goodreads rating: 3.57
(rated by 6797 readers)

Description

From the novelist dubbed "the Korean Henning Mankell" (The Guardian) comes a fantastical crime novel set in an alternate Seoul where assassination guilds compete for market dominance. Perfect for fans of Han Kang and Patrick deWitt. Behind every assassination, there is an anonymous mastermind--a plotter--working in the shadows. Plotters quietly dictate the moves of the city's most dangerous criminals, but their existence is little more than legend. Just who are the plotters? And more important, what do they want? Reseng is an assassin. Raised by a cantankerous killer named Old Raccoon in the crime headquarters "The Library," Reseng never questioned anything: where to go, who to kill, or why his home was filled with books that no one ever read. But one day, Reseng steps out of line on a job, toppling a set of carefully calibrated plans. And when he uncovers an extraordinary scheme set into motion by an eccentric trio of young women--a convenience store clerk, her wheelchair-bound sister, and a cross-eyed librarian--Reseng will have to decide if he will remain a pawn or finally take control of the plot. Crackling with action and filled with unforgettable characters, The Plotters is a deeply entertaining thriller that soars with the soul, wit, and lyricism of real literary craft.
 

Korean noir; hitman contemplates life and death.

If you’re intrigued by the gritty, dark-underbelly of a city intermingled with thought-provoking contemplation, "The Plotters" will be right up your alley. It's not just the action that'll pull you in; it’s the strange normalcy of Reseng's life, the offbeat humor, and the introspective dive into the meaning of his deeds, all set against the vivid backdrop of Seoul, that create a narrative as strangely compelling as it is surprising.

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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