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Lemon

Lemon

A Novel
CrimeLiterary Fiction
Pages
160
Published
2021
Language
English

Synopsis

Seventeen years after her sister's unsolved murder, Da-on is still consumed by grief and the need for answers. As Korea prepares to host the World Cup, a brutal crime rocks a high school, echoing the past and forcing Da-on to confront the lingering questions surrounding her sister's death. This novel explores the enduring impact of trauma and the complex search for truth and meaning.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

SadEmotionalDarkReflectiveComplexThought-Provoking
RevengeMultiple POVsComing of AgeQuest

Genres

Crime Literary Fiction Psychological Thriller

Authors

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Janet Hong

Janet Hong is a translator who brings contemporary Korean fiction to English-speaking readers. She is best known for her work on Kwon Yeo-sun’s mystery novel Lemon. Her translations focus on sharp, modern stories from some of South Korea’s most interesting writers.

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Yeo-sun Kwon

Yeo-sun Kwon is a South Korean writer known for her sharp psychological fiction. Her novel Lemon follows the aftermath of a high school murder, examining how the tragedy shapes the lives of those left behind. She has won several major literary prizes in Korea for her short stories and novels.

Characters

Kim Da-onProtagonist
Kim Hae-onSupporting
Shin JeongjunSupporting
All characters in Lemon