The Disaster Tourist A Novel
The Disaster Tourist A Novel by Yun Ko-Eun, published by Catapult on August 4, 2020, is a thought-provoking exploration of contemporary issues. This edition, written in English and spanning 208 pages, presents a narrative centered on Yona, a travel agency representative specializing in disaster tourism. Faced with a precarious job situation and a troubling workplace environment, Yona is sent to the desert island of Mui to evaluate a vacation package that has proven unprofitable.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of climate change, sexual assault, and the ethics of tourism in a world increasingly affected by environmental disasters. As Yona navigates her complex circumstances, she uncovers a scheme to create a fabricated catastrophe, forcing her to confront her loyalties and aspirations. This novel engages with critical discussions surrounding dark tourism and the #MeToo movement, making it a relevant addition to the discourse on nature and the environment within the context of fiction.
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This stunning “dystopian feminist eco-thriller” from an award-winning South Korean author “takes on climate change, sexual assault, greed, and dark tourism” (Ms. Magazine).
Welcome to the desert island of Mui, where a paid vacation to paradise is nothing short of a disaster in this “mordantly witty novel [that] reads like a highly literary, ultra–incisive thriller” (Refinery29).
Jungle is a cutting–edge travel agency specializing in tourism to destinations devastated by disaster and climate change. And until she found herself at the mercy of a predatory colleague, Yona was one of their top representatives. Now on the verge of losing her job, she’s given a proposition: take a paid “vacation” to the desert island of Mui and pose as a tourist to assess the company’s least profitable holiday.
When she uncovers a plan to fabricate an extravagant catastrophe, she must choose: prioritize the callous company to whom she’s dedicated her life, or embrace a fresh start in a powerful new position? An eco–thriller with a fierce feminist sensibility, The Disaster Tourist introduces a fresh new voice to the United States that engages with the global dialogue around climate activism, dark tourism, and the #MeToo movement.
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