Description
Discover the enchanting world of 'The Mermaid from Jeju,' a captivating debut novel by Sumi Hahn set against the stunning backdrop of Jeju Island, Korea. This lyrical tale, recognized as a POPSUGAR Best Book of December 2020 and an AMAZON Editors Pick, weaves the story of Goh Junja, a resilient young girl from a family of renowned haenyeo deep sea divers. As she navigates the tumultuous tides of love and loss following World War II, Junja's journey takes unexpected turns that unveil the magic of human connection and the weight of grief.
In 'The Mermaid from Jeju,' join Junja as she embarks on her first journey to Mt. Halla, a magical place filled with earthy aromas and childhood dreams. Here, she meets Yang Suwol, a mountain boy whose heart-pounding rescue leads to a blossoming romance. However, tragedy strikes when a diving accident separates Junja from her beloved mother, propelling her into a world overshadowed by sorrow and the political turmoil of her time.
This beautifully written novel is perfect for readers who adore historical fiction novels that delve into themes of family, resilience, and the delicate balance between tradition and change. Leave your worries behind and be swept away in this poignant story where the sea and mountains hold secrets of their own.
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 336
Order your copy today and step into 'The Mermaid from Jeju' for a reading experience that will resonate long after the last page is turned. Delivery information: Enjoy prompt shipping and handling for your convenience, ensuring a quick arrival at your doorstep.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781643859545
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 336
Description:
A POPSUGAR Best Book of December 2020
An AMAZON Editors Pick December 2020
A SHE READS Best Historical Fiction Novel Winter 2021
A BUSTLE Most Anticipated Winter 2021 Read
A LIBRO.FM Influencer Pick, December 2020
Inspired by true events on Korea's Jeju Island, Sumi Hahn's "entrancing debut novel, brimming with lyricism and magic" (Jennifer Rosner, The Yellow Bird Sings) explores what it means to truly love in the wake of devastation.
In the aftermath of World War II, Goh Junja is a girl just coming into her own. She is the latest successful deep sea diver in a family of strong haenyeo. Confident she is a woman now, Junja urges her mother to allow her to make the Goh family's annual trip to Mt. Halla, where they trade abalone and other sea delicacies for pork. Junja, a sea village girl, has never been to the mountains, where it smells like mushrooms and earth. While there, she falls in love with a mountain boy Yang Suwol, who rescues her after a particularly harrowing journey. But when Junja returns one day later, it is just in time to see her mother take her last breath, beaten by the waves during a dive she was taking in Junja's place.
Spiraling in grief, Junja sees her younger siblings sent to live with their estranged father. Everywhere she turns, Junja is haunted by the loss of her mother, from the meticulously tended herb garden that has now begun to sprout weeds, to the field where their bed sheets are beaten. She has only her grandmother and herself. But the world moves on without Junja.
The political climate is perilous. Still reeling from Japan's forced with
In 'The Mermaid from Jeju,' join Junja as she embarks on her first journey to Mt. Halla, a magical place filled with earthy aromas and childhood dreams. Here, she meets Yang Suwol, a mountain boy whose heart-pounding rescue leads to a blossoming romance. However, tragedy strikes when a diving accident separates Junja from her beloved mother, propelling her into a world overshadowed by sorrow and the political turmoil of her time.
This beautifully written novel is perfect for readers who adore historical fiction novels that delve into themes of family, resilience, and the delicate balance between tradition and change. Leave your worries behind and be swept away in this poignant story where the sea and mountains hold secrets of their own.
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 336
Order your copy today and step into 'The Mermaid from Jeju' for a reading experience that will resonate long after the last page is turned. Delivery information: Enjoy prompt shipping and handling for your convenience, ensuring a quick arrival at your doorstep.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781643859545
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 336
Description:
A POPSUGAR Best Book of December 2020
An AMAZON Editors Pick December 2020
A SHE READS Best Historical Fiction Novel Winter 2021
A BUSTLE Most Anticipated Winter 2021 Read
A LIBRO.FM Influencer Pick, December 2020
Inspired by true events on Korea's Jeju Island, Sumi Hahn's "entrancing debut novel, brimming with lyricism and magic" (Jennifer Rosner, The Yellow Bird Sings) explores what it means to truly love in the wake of devastation.
In the aftermath of World War II, Goh Junja is a girl just coming into her own. She is the latest successful deep sea diver in a family of strong haenyeo. Confident she is a woman now, Junja urges her mother to allow her to make the Goh family's annual trip to Mt. Halla, where they trade abalone and other sea delicacies for pork. Junja, a sea village girl, has never been to the mountains, where it smells like mushrooms and earth. While there, she falls in love with a mountain boy Yang Suwol, who rescues her after a particularly harrowing journey. But when Junja returns one day later, it is just in time to see her mother take her last breath, beaten by the waves during a dive she was taking in Junja's place.
Spiraling in grief, Junja sees her younger siblings sent to live with their estranged father. Everywhere she turns, Junja is haunted by the loss of her mother, from the meticulously tended herb garden that has now begun to sprout weeds, to the field where their bed sheets are beaten. She has only her grandmother and herself. But the world moves on without Junja.
The political climate is perilous. Still reeling from Japan's forced with