Korean novels have very preferential characteristics, many Korean writers raised about the slice of life, values of life, and social criticism. The stories raised are not far from life, so the storyline, vibe, and characters feel very alive.
K-Novels is also able to make people read about the importance of family and the people around us. The following are list of novels to read:
1. A LIFE FULL OF LOVE BY CHO SEON JIN
The graphic novel is very interesting, besides the simple language used, this novel also supported by cute illustrations. The story revolves around life of a woman at the age 30st, a time when her friends are married, but she is still single. This novel teaches you to understand yourself and accept your situation. You also learn many things from the experience of the author, maybe feel sad, confused, afraid, or happy and free when you are single.
2. THE DOG WHO DARED TO DREAM & THE HEN WHO DREAMED SHE COULD FLY BY HWANG SUN MI
Hwang Sun-Mi’s fable is light reading, she uses a simple language. This simple fable describes relationship of an animal with the owner, as well as the relationship with other animals. Simple, full of goodness, humor, and touching at the same time. If you are a animals and fairy tales lover, I am very sure you will love this novel.
3. KIM JI-YOUNG BORN 1982 & HER NAME IS… BY CHO NAM JOO
Cho Nam-Joo’s write about feminism issues and social criticism on patriarchal culture in South Korea. Her stories about great women who are underestimated. She carries a fairly heavy theme, but she uses a simple language, so easy for readers to understand. Her stories is touching, calming, and inspiring.
4. PLEASE LOOK AFTER MOM & I’LL BE RIGHT THERE BY KYUNG-SOOK SHIN
Kyung-Sook Shin’s novels raised of life around us, impressed real, and touching. Sadness, separation, and brings out simple characters, but represents a very strong psychologycal. The storyline is unique, she uses the forward and backward plot, beautiful and not boring. These two novels are more about family, friendship, and a little romance.
5. VEGETARIAN & HUMAN ACT BY HAN KANG
Han Kang’s novels are masterpieces. She took theme was absurd and darkness. She uses a metaphorical style and full of meaning. If you read it for the first time, maybe you will be confused about a several things, and when you understand it you will be proud. Her stories has a kafkaesque tale of power, having influences from the masterpieces of Franz Kafka and Haruki Murakami.
Happy Reading! ＼ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ／ 📖 ʕ•ᴥ•ʔﾉ♡
Repost has got permission from Talk Talk Korea, Published (31 May 2021) https://www.korea.net/TalkTalkKorea/English/community/community/CMN0000008082
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