{"product_id":"9791387554149","title":"HUNGER","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHUNGER\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a Seoul marked by ruthless competition and social pressure, Dam and Gu try to survive as two young lovers. When Gu is murdered by debt collectors, Dam makes an extreme decision: to refuse to let his body be profaned by a system that already squeezed him dry while he was alive. Thus begins a disturbing ritual of love and resistance, where devouring the corpse of the beloved becomes the final act of protection. \u003cem\u003eHunger\u003c\/em\u003e is a literary phenomenon in South Korea that explores the limits of love, debt, and dehumanization in contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel tells the story of Dam and Gu, two twenty-somethings who love each other in the midst of an implacable South Korean society, where strict education and fierce competition mark every stage of life. After witnessing Gu’s murder at the hands of debt collectors, Dam refuses to hand over his body to those she considers his enemies. In a desperate act of love and rebellion, she takes him home, washes him with care, and begins to devour him piece by piece. Through this barbaric ritual, Dam seeks to bury her beloved within herself, preserving him from a world that only knew how to exploit him. The work is a visceral reflection on love, money, and the structural violence that consumes the younger generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExtreme love as a form of resistance against social and economic oppression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critique of South Korean debt culture and dehumanizing competition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrief and the transformation of the beloved’s body into a symbol of protection and memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe systemic violence suffered by young people in hyper-capitalist societies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCannibalism as a metaphor for absolute devotion and the denial of loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at readers interested in contemporary Korean narrative, extreme realism, and literary explorations of love, death, and social criticism. It is ideal for those seeking disturbing and poetic stories that challenge moral boundaries, as well as for those who have enjoyed authors such as Han Kang or novels that address structural violence from an intimate and visceral perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective on love and sacrifice, taken to a literary extreme that invites reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep and moving critique of the economic and social pressures faced by young people in South Korea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intense and disturbing reading experience that combines poetry, horror, and social commentary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate portrait of desperation and resistance that connects with universal concerns about debt and dignity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jin-Young, Choi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hoja de Lata Editorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensibles a las letras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 468 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHunger\u003c\/em\u003e presents itself as a shocking and necessary work within contemporary South Korean literature. Its narrative proposal, which fuses horror with a poetic sensibility, manages to challenge the reader on themes such as love, debt, and dehumanization. The novel has not only resonated with hundreds of thousands of readers in South Korea, but also offers a raw and authentic look at the tensions of a society that demands everything in exchange for nothing. Recommended for those looking for a read that does not leave one indifferent and that transcends the conventional boundaries of fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOJA DE LATA EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406718722395,"sku":"9791387554149","price":18.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/979138755414.jpg?v=1781838804","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9791387554149","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}