A Small Revolution A Novel
A Small Revolution A Novel by Jimin Han is published by Little A in 2017 and consists of 196 pages. This debut novel explores the profound effects of revolutions, both personal and political, as it follows college freshman Yoona Lee during a tense hostage situation in her dorm room. The gunman, Lloyd Kang, is a former friend whose life has been shattered by a tragic accident in Korea, forcing Yoona to confront her past and the complexities of her relationships.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of family life and the Asian American experience, set against the backdrop of political turmoil in South Korea. As Yoona reflects on her upbringing and the love she lost, the story delves into the emotional landscape of her life, revealing the connections between personal struggles and broader societal issues. Through vivid scenes of love, fear, and hope, A Small Revolution presents a rich tapestry of experiences that resonate across time and distance.
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In this powerful, page-turning debut, Jimin Han deftly shows that revolutions–whether big or small, in the world or of the heart–can have an impact that lasts through time and spans the oceans.
On a beautiful Pennsylvania fall morning, a gunman holds college freshman Yoona Lee and three of her classmates hostage in the claustrophobic confines of their dorm room. The desperate man with his finger on the trigger–Yoona’s onetime friend, Lloyd Kang–is unraveling after a mysterious accident in Korea killed his closest friend, Jaesung, who was also the love of Yoona’s life.
As the tense standoff unfolds, Yoona is forced to revisit her past, from growing up in an abusive household to the upheaval in her ancestral homeland to unwittingly falling in love. She must also confront the truth about what happened to Jaesung on that tragic day, even as her own fate hangs in the balance.
Through scenes of political upheaval and protests in South Korea, spirited conversations in cramped dumpling houses, and the quiet moments that happen when two people fall in love, A Small Revolution is a moving narrative brimming with longing, love, fear, and–ultimately–hope.
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