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A captivating and lyrical masterpiece by the author of the International Booker Prize-winning "The Vegetarian" offers readers a profound and gripping narrative. Praised by Philippe Sands as "exquisite, painful and deeply courageous," this story is set in Gwangju, South Korea, during 1980. In the midst of a violent student protest, a tragic event unfolds: the death of a young boy, Dong-ho. As his friend embarks on the heart-wrenching search for Dong-ho's body, we are introduced to a variety of characters, including an editor battling censorship, a prisoner, and a factory worker, all haunted by their own traumatic experiences. In their shared sorrow and resilience, they reveal a compelling story of a brutalized community striving to find its voice. "Human Acts," a modern classic, has provoked both controversy and admiration in Korea, solidifying Han Kang's status as a writer of global significance. Susie Orbach acclaimed Han Kang's portrayal of the ten-day uprising's emotional, spiritual, and political ramifications in Gwangju, offering deep insights into these historical events.