In her latest novel, We Do Not Part, Han Kang explores themes of trauma, memory, and the struggle of self-expression through the protagonist Kyungha. Following her success with Human Acts, Kyungha grapples with the consequences of writing about tragedy. The narrative, filled with nested conversations and a blend of realism and magic, delves into the haunting memories of survivors she portrayed, all while reflecting Han's literary evolution since winning the Nobel Prize. The work resonates with the complexities of life experiences amidst historical turmoil, particularly when juxtaposed with current global conflicts.
"Having decided to write about mass killings and torture, how could I have so naively brazenly hoped to soon shirk off the agony of it..."
"Our narrator is the Seoul-based author Kyungha, whose life has gone off the rails after publishing a novel that sounds a lot like Human Acts..."
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