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A review by veronikav
The Heat of the Sun by Kim Yu-jeong
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
"It was the midst of the hottest days of summer, and the heat was enough to melt the horns off a bull. As Deoksun plodded home, wiping away the sweat pouring off his back like rain, first with one hand and then the other, his wife continued reciting her last will and testament, interrupted by tears."
In this heartbreaking short story an impoverished husband carries his wife to the city hospital. They hope to get money for them studying his wife's disease as they've heard is the case sometimes. Instead when they're delivered the news of his wife being due to die within a week they have the option of choosing between a surgery that could potentially save her life but isn't very likely to succeed or leaving. Deoksun's wife decides not to get the surgery. Despite the ridicule from the doctor and nurse who don't understand their decision, they go back to their home as Deokson's wife talks about her last wishes.
In this heartbreaking short story an impoverished husband carries his wife to the city hospital. They hope to get money for them studying his wife's disease as they've heard is the case sometimes. Instead when they're delivered the news of his wife being due to die within a week they have the option of choosing between a surgery that could potentially save her life but isn't very likely to succeed or leaving. Deoksun's wife decides not to get the surgery. Despite the ridicule from the doctor and nurse who don't understand their decision, they go back to their home as Deokson's wife talks about her last wishes.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Miscarriage