13号橱柜 by Un-su Kim

13号橱柜

Un-su Kim with 王崇文 (Translator)

306 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction literary science fiction challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Description

本书是韩国文学界五大权威奖项之一——文学村小说奖(第12届)的获奖作品。一个在无聊的研究所混吃等死的年轻男人，无意中发现一个橱柜，里面装满了带有奇异征兆的人（“城市异兆族”）的档案：手指上长出一棵银杏树的大叔；为了接近自己深爱的女人而努力变身为猫的壮汉；认为自己是外星人从而不断向“故乡行星”发射讯号的无线通信爱好者……这些小故事看似光怪陆离，其实都影射了现实社会中都市人的生存状态，即在科学体系带来的所谓理性和秩序的统治下，人类永远无法摆脱的孤独、焦虑、绝望和宿命感。 

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Moods

mysterious 69%
dark 52%
funny 46%
reflective 44%
challenging 25%
adventurous 16%
tense 15%
emotional 10%
sad 7%
lighthearted 6%
informative 3%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 26%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 26% | N/A: 3%

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