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Literary Fiction· South Korea

The White Book

by Han Kang
Aggregate Editorial Score43/100
Kirkus Reviews
Published 2016160 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Han Kang's The White Book (2016) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. A meditation on whiteness—snow, bones, salt, linen—structured as a series of fragments that circle around the death of the narrator's sister shortly after birth. Han Kang's prose poem-novel is her most formally experimental work. Themes of grief, white, death run through the work. The book has received recognition from Kirkus Reviews 2016.

Book Details

AuthorHan Kang
Published2016
Country of Origin🇰🇷 South Korea
LanguageEnglish
Pages160
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780525572022
Editorial Score43/100
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
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201611
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About the Author
Han Kang
South Korea
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Designed to Feel
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The White Book about?

A meditation on whiteness—snow, bones, salt, linen—structured as a series of fragments that circle around the death of the narrator's sister shortly after birth. Han Kang's prose poem-novel is her most formally experimental work.

Who wrote The White Book?

The White Book was written by Han Kang, from South Korea. First published in 2016.

What awards has The White Book won?

The White Book has received the following awards and honours: Kirkus Reviews 2016.

Is The White Book worth reading?

The White Book is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 11/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in grief, white, death.

Where can I buy The White Book?

You can buy The White Book on Amazon. Click the Buy on Amazon button above to find the best edition.

What category is The White Book?

The White Book is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The White Book from?

The White Book originates from South Korea's literary tradition. Explore more books from South Korea on our country page.

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