My First Summer, Wanju
Korean Title: 첫 여름, 완주
Author: Kim Keumhee
Publisher: Untitled
ISBN: 9791197221989
224 page 124*182mm
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About This Book
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A Warm and Tender Novel from One of Korea’s Most Beloved Contemporary Authors In Kim Geum-hee’s latest novel, a subtle, tender world of quiet compassion unfolds. The story begins when the protagonist Son Yeol-mae travels to the countryside village of Wanju in search of Ko Soo-mi, a former friend who vanished without repaying a debt. Instead, Yeol-mae finds herself staying with Soo-mi’s mother, who runs a combined funeral service and general store. Struggling with her voice and having nowhere else to go, Yeol-mae ends up watching over the store, slowly becoming entangled in the lives of the quirky locals. There’s Kang Dong-gyeong, a mysterious young man who seems like an alien; Han Yang-mi, a middle schooler next door who loves dancing but hates sad stories; and Jung Ae-ra, an actress living with a shaggy mutt named Chanel. Each of them, including Yeol-mae, carries their own burdens as they spend a transformative summer together—each walking their own path of “wanju” (complete journey). This novel is the first in the “Listening Novel” series by Muje Books, a project spearheaded by actor Park Jung-min that aims to create stories designed to be enjoyed as audiobooks, especially for the visually impaired. As such, the book features lively dialogue and vivid narrative cues, enhancing its emotional resonance and readability. In The Summer We Stayed, Kim Geum-hee masterfully interweaves humor and sorrow with her signature quiet empathy. Her storytelling casts a soft, honest light on human connection—gently guiding readers toward something genuinely true in a completely different way, like the golden glow of a fading summer evening.
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