Literary Fiction· South Korea
Please Look After Mom
by Kyung-Sook ShinAggregate Editorial Score10/100
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Published 2008English
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Please Look After Mom by Kyung-Sook Shin is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 2008. An elderly Korean woman goes missing at Seoul Station and her family—each narrating from their own perspective—must confront all that they never knew about her and all they failed to give her. A devastating portrait of the invisible labour of mothers. Themes of motherhood, family, loss run through the work. The book has received recognition from Kirkus Reviews 2008.
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📖 Literary Fiction
Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.
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🇰🇷 South Korea
This book is part of South Korea's rich literary tradition.
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notable · global
200810
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