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Crowned with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature and the International Booker Prize, 'The Vegetarian' is a haunting exploration of desire's duality. Eimear McBride hails it as "exquisite", praising its tender yet painful examination of indulged and ignored longings.
In the heart of South Korea, where conformity reigns supreme, we meet Yeong-hye and her husband—a seemingly unremarkable couple. But when Yeong-hye, plagued by nightmarish visions, embraces vegetarianism, her choice becomes a radical act of defiance. This seemingly innocuous decision sets off a chain reaction, morphing into increasingly alarming manifestations—from carnal deviancy to life-threatening actions—all while inspiring progressively erotic and unhinged artistic expressions.
At once unsettling and captivating, 'The Vegetarian' offers a piercing insight into contemporary South Korean society. It's a gripping tale that delves into the depths of shame and desire, whilst laying bare our often futile attempts to truly comprehend one another. Deborah Smith's masterpiece is a revelatory journey through the complexities of the human psyche, leaving readers both disturbed and enthralled.
Book ISBN: | 9781803510057 |
Book Author: | Deborah Smith |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Granta Books |
Book Publisher: | Granta Books |
Book Dimensions: | 198 x 128 x 11 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2023-08-17 |
Book Pagination: | 192 pages |
Book Weight: | 138g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’