Hye-yŏng P'yŏn is a South Korean writer of dark psychological thrillers and suspenseful fiction. She is best known for her novel The Hole, which won the Shirley Jackson Award. Her stories often focus on the isolation and anxiety found in modern life.
The hole
The hole
Synopsis
After a devastating car accident leaves him paralyzed and claims his wife's life, a man finds himself entirely dependent on his mother-in-law. As he navigates his new reality, her behavior grows increasingly strange, particularly her obsession with digging up her daughter's beloved garden. This psychological thriller explores the dark corners of grief and the unsettling nature of care.
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The HoleKindle, 2017
208 pages
Simon & SchusterLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9781628727821113 editions available
