“Life is not something to simply accept—it is something to explore as we live it.” A beloved bestseller that showcases the enduring strength of Yang Gwija’s storytelling, Contradictions was first published in 1998 and has since sold over 1.3 million copies. Now available in a beautiful hardcover edition, this novel continues to resonate with readers through its tender and insightful portrayal of life’s ironies. Life Pattern Korea. At the center of the story is An Jin-jin, a 25-year-old single woman navigating the contradictions of her own life and the lives of those around her. Her mother sells long underwear in a traditional market and shoulders the family’s burdens with grit. Her father is a drifter who only occasionally returns home. Her younger brother dreams of becoming a gangster boss. Meanwhile, Jin-jin’s maternal aunt—her mother’s identical twin—leads a life of wealth and comfort, but also of dullness and fatigue. Jin-jin watches both women closely and begins to ponder the meaning of a life so full of contradiction. Life Pattern Korea. Through vividly drawn characters and subtle, delicate prose, Yang Gwija reveals the everyday moments that shape our lives. Fifteen years after its first release, Contradictions still offers readers a powerful opportunity to reflect on life, to question the ordinary, and to consider what it means to truly live with intention. Rather than passively letting life slip by, this novel reminds us that we must explore, question, and engage with the contradictions that define our existence. Life Pattern Korea.
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Author: 양귀자 Yang Gwija Publisher: 쓰다 Sseuda (2013)
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