{"title":"Sumi Hahn","description":"\u003cp\u003eSumi Hahn is a captivating voice in contemporary fiction, known for weaving together enchanting narratives with rich cultural insights. Her works, such as the acclaimed \u003cem\u003eThe Mermaid from Jeju\u003c\/em\u003e, transport readers to different worlds while exploring universal themes of love, loss, and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mermaid from Jeju\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautiful blend of history and mysticism, drawing on Korean folktales and wartime history to craft a story that resonates with readers globally. Hahn's expert storytelling and evocative prose make this book a must-read for anyone interested in exploring unique cultural landscapes and compelling human experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a long-time fan of general fiction or exploring this genre for the first time, Sumi Hahn's work promises a rewarding journey. Delve into her worlds today and experience the magic of her storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-mermaid-from-jeju-by-sumi-hahn-9781643859545","title":"The Mermaid from Jeju","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mermaid from Jeju\u003c\/em\u003e is a POPSUGAR Best Book of December 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn AMAZON Editors Pick December 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA SHE READS Best Historical Fiction Novel Winter 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA BUSTLE Most Anticipated Winter 2021 Read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA LIBRO.FM Influencer Pick, December 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by true events on Korea's Jeju Island, Sumi Hahn's \u003cem\u003eentrancing debut novel, brimming with lyricism and magic\u003c\/em\u003e (Jennifer Rosner, \u003cem\u003eThe Yellow Bird Sings\u003c\/em\u003e) explores what it means to truly love in the wake of devastation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpiralling 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe political climate is perilous. Still reeling from Japan's forced withdrawal from the peninsula, Korea is forced to accommodate the rapid establishment of US troops. Junja's canny grandmother, who lived through the Japanese invasion that led to Korea's occupation, understands the signs of danger all too well. When Suwol is arrested for working with and harbouring communists, and the perils of post-WWII overtake her homelands, Junja must learn to navigate a tumultuous world unlike anything she's ever known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46533287706860,"sku":"9781643859545","price":41.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7499783482773.jpg?v=1749382437"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/sumi-hahn.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}