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Familiar Things
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Discover the captivating narrative of 'Familiar Things', a remarkable B-format paperback that immerses readers in the hidden world of Flower Island, South Korea. This poignant story follows 14-year-old Bugeye and his mother, forced to abandon their city life due to poverty and his father's internment in a re-education camp. As they adapt to their new reality among the unique residents of this landfill site, they uncover the rich tapestry of human resilience and survival amidst economic turmoil. The novel beautifully explores themes of social change, environmental awareness, and the meaning of home. With compelling characters and a haunting backdrop, 'Familiar Things' is not just a story about survival, but a powerful reminder of the discarded lives we overlook. Published by Scribe Publications in 2017, this 224-page paperback is a must-have for anyone interested in contemporary literature that challenges our perceptions of waste and value. Don't miss out on this opportunity; order now and enjoy FREE shipping from Smartfox NZ! Please note that combined shipping is not available for this product. Expect delivery within 10 days.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925322019
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 224
Description:
Seoul. On the outskirts of South Korea's glittering metropolis is a place few people know about- a vast landfill site called Flower Island. Populated by those driven from the city by poverty, is it here that 14-year-old Bugeye and his mother arrive, following his father's internment in a 're-education camp'
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As Bugeye and his mother settle in to living among the strange folk of Flower Island, they build themselves a shack and begin earning a living weeding recyclables out of the vast piles of refuse brought in daily from the city. But then Bugeye begins to notice mysterious lights around the landfill at night - and as spring comes to the garbage mountain, a danger that has lain dormant begins to surface.
Vibrant and enchanting, Familiar Things depicts a society on the edge of dizzying economic and social change, and is a haunting reminder to us all to be careful of what we throw away.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925322019
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 224
Description:
Seoul. On the outskirts of South Korea's glittering metropolis is a place few people know about- a vast landfill site called Flower Island. Populated by those driven from the city by poverty, is it here that 14-year-old Bugeye and his mother arrive, following his father's internment in a 're-education camp'
.
As Bugeye and his mother settle in to living among the strange folk of Flower Island, they build themselves a shack and begin earning a living weeding recyclables out of the vast piles of refuse brought in daily from the city. But then Bugeye begins to notice mysterious lights around the landfill at night - and as spring comes to the garbage mountain, a danger that has lain dormant begins to surface.
Vibrant and enchanting, Familiar Things depicts a society on the edge of dizzying economic and social change, and is a haunting reminder to us all to be careful of what we throw away.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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