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A review by thejenstamps
The Fruit of My Woman by Han Kang
5.0
WOW! If I had to describe this book in a few words, it would be: brilliantly and beautifully bizarre.
I’ve never ever in my life ever read anything like this. The twists and turns in just a few short pages were mind-blowing. The story line is unique leaving so much up for interpretation. The wife is ill, both mentally and physically. Which is illness is causing the other is up to the reader.
I was drawn in immediately by the poetic writing style. Have you ever smelled the sunlight before?
"Sunlight the colour of a ripe peach’s flesh oozed onto the living room floor, shedding countless particles of dust and pollen."
This is one of those stories that will stick with you. You’ll find yourself contemplating what actually happened; regurgitating everything you read. It’s profoundly weird yet beautiful. Do yourself a favor, take 30 minutes to read this story.
I couldn’t find this printed, but it is available for free on Granta here: https://granta.com/the-fruit-of-my-woman/
I’ve never ever in my life ever read anything like this. The twists and turns in just a few short pages were mind-blowing. The story line is unique leaving so much up for interpretation. The wife is ill, both mentally and physically. Which is illness is causing the other is up to the reader.
I was drawn in immediately by the poetic writing style. Have you ever smelled the sunlight before?
"Sunlight the colour of a ripe peach’s flesh oozed onto the living room floor, shedding countless particles of dust and pollen."
This is one of those stories that will stick with you. You’ll find yourself contemplating what actually happened; regurgitating everything you read. It’s profoundly weird yet beautiful. Do yourself a favor, take 30 minutes to read this story.
I couldn’t find this printed, but it is available for free on Granta here: https://granta.com/the-fruit-of-my-woman/