Mirinae Lee is a writer whose debut novel, 8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster, explores themes of Korean history and identity through a unique narrative lens. Her work offers readers a fresh perspective on historical fiction.
8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster
8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster
Synopsis
At the Golden Sunset retirement home, an obituarist listens to elderly Ms. Mook recount her extraordinary life. She claims to have been a slave, escape-artist, murderer, terrorist, spy, lover, and mother, with adventures spanning WWII Indonesia, the Korean War, and the Cold War. The obituarist is skeptical, wondering if these varied and unbelievable tales can truly belong to one woman. This novel explores love, war, deceit, and the trickery needed to survive.
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Characters
Ms MookProtagonist
the obituaristSupporting
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Edition
8 Lives of a Century-Old TricksterPaperback, 2023
290 pages
ViragoLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9780349016757
