Description
In this chilling psychological thriller, a devastating car accident leaves Oghi paralyzed and his wife dead, plunging him into a world of isolation and dependence. His mother-in-law, seemingly concerned, hires a caregiver to tend to his needs, but her presence soon becomes a source of profound unease and suspicion. As Oghi grapples with his grief and the unsettling reality of his confinement, the narrative delves into themes of revenge, control, and the psychological toll of trauma. Pyun masterfully crafts a claustrophobic atmosphere, blurring the lines between care and captivity in a story that is as unnerving as it is thought-provoking.
Available Editions
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Transworld Publishers Limited
Published Jan 1, 2025
224 pages
ISBN: 9781529954869
paperback
Edizioni Mondadori
Published Sep 26, 2023
131 pages
ISBN: 9788835728412
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Community Reviews(1)
little compares the nauseating dread and tension of that last 60 pages. a theme i've noticed in korean literary fiction and horror is the subtle but overarching theme of the lack of woman's identity. oghi never says his wife's name, she is always <i>his wife</i> and <i>his mother-in-law</i> is much the same. oghi's complete failure to communicate with his wife while she was alive vs his physical inability to communicate with anyone post accident is a telling parallel. and while we get the sense that oghi isn't the most worthy cause of empathy as his story unfolds, perhaps the sheer level of trauma done unto him is excessive for what he's being held accountable for.
Details
First Published
2017
Language
eng
Translation
From: kor
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Hole by Hye-young Pyun.