Devastating, gorgeously written and translated. I will be thinking about this book, about Kyungha and Inseon, the snow and the trees, the birds Ama and Ami, and the generations of spirits brought to life in these painful, breathtaking pages. Reading Han Kang’s work feels like a precious honor, and in the incredible wake of her Nobel win, We Do Not Part is an astounding introduction for many new readers.
We Do Not Part by Han Kang, (List Price: $28, Hogarth, 9780593595459, January 2025)
Reviewed by Emily Tarr, Thank You Books in Birmingham, Alabama