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Literary Fiction· South Korea

Please Look After Mom

by Kyung-Sook Shin
Aggregate Editorial Score10/100
Kirkus Reviews
Published 2008English
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About This Book

Please Look After Mom by Kyung-Sook Shin is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 2008. An elderly Korean woman goes missing at Seoul Station and her family—each narrating from their own perspective—must confront all that they never knew about her and all they failed to give her. A devastating portrait of the invisible labour of mothers. Themes of motherhood, family, loss run through the work. The book has received recognition from Kirkus Reviews 2008.

Book Details

AuthorKyung-Sook Shin
Published2008
Country of Origin🇰🇷 South Korea
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780307739513
Editorial Score10/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇰🇷 South Korea

This book is part of South Korea's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Kirkus Reviews
notable · global
200810
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About the Author
Kyung-Sook Shin
South Korea
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Please Look After Mom about?

An elderly Korean woman goes missing at Seoul Station and her family—each narrating from their own perspective—must confront all that they never knew about her and all they failed to give her. A devastating portrait of the invisible labour of mothers.

Who wrote Please Look After Mom?

Please Look After Mom was written by Kyung-Sook Shin, from South Korea. First published in 2008.

What awards has Please Look After Mom won?

Please Look After Mom has received the following awards and honours: Kirkus Reviews 2008.

Is Please Look After Mom worth reading?

Please Look After Mom is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in motherhood, family, loss.

Where can I buy Please Look After Mom?

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What category is Please Look After Mom?

Please Look After Mom is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Please Look After Mom from?

Please Look After Mom originates from South Korea's literary tradition. Explore more books from South Korea on our country page.

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