Park Sang-young’s novel leaves a vivid impression, intertwined with the urban landscapes of summer!
<Love in the Big City> is a collection of interconnected stories by Park Sang-young, the recipient of the 2019 Young Writers Award Grand Prize. As queer literature becomes an increasingly significant theme in Korean literature, Park Sang-young has emerged as a notable young writer, known for his nuanced and insightful portrayals of sexuality. Life Pattern Korea. In this work, he captures a unique charm by exploring both light-hearted and profound aspects of love and identity, cementing his place as a writer to watch. This collection, Park’s second, includes four stories that have gained critical acclaim upon release, including the award-winning <The Taste of a Single Woo-reok of the Universe>. Life Pattern Korea.
In <Jae-hee>, the protagonist, a gay man, moves in with his university friend Jae-hee after she experiences harassment from a stalker. As they share secrets and navigate significant life events—Jae-hee's abortion, the protagonist’s heartbreak over his partner’s death, and his journey as a writer—their bond deepens. <In The Taste of a Single Woo-reok of the Universe>, we meet Young, who, while caring for his mother battling terminal cancer, receives a letter from an ex-lover, reigniting memories of a passionate past. Life Pattern Korea. Through humorous, poignant, and reflective stories of youth, love, and loss, Park Sang-young creates a beautiful exploration of love's journey, inviting readers to see life from fresh and meaningful perspectives.
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Author: 박상영 Park Sang-young
Publisher: 창비 Changbi (2019)
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