I’m Waiting for You

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Author: Kim Bo-young
Year: 2021
Language: en
Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 9780008433833
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Length: 5.07873 Inches
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I’m Waiting for You by Kim Bo-young is a stunning collection of short fiction published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited on November 11, 2021. This edition, available in English for the first time, spans 336 pages and presents a unique exploration of themes such as time travel and magical realism. The title story follows an engaged couple working in distant corners of the galaxy as they plan to arrive on Earth simultaneously for their wedding, only to face unforeseen challenges that delay their reunion across centuries.

Readers will find that Kim Bo-young’s work delves into the complexities of love, hope, and existence through interlinked narratives. The collection captures the essence of human desire and the impact of time on relationships, as the characters navigate their journeys amid changing landscapes and climates. With its blend of science fiction and poignant storytelling, this anthology invites readers to reflect on the enduring nature of connection and the forces that shape our lives.


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THE TIMES SCIENCE FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH

‘Her fiction is a breath-taking piece of a cinematic art … powerful and graceful’ – Bong Joon-ho, Oscar-winning director of Parasite

‘Dazzling’ – The Times

A stunning collection of short fiction by one of South Korea’s most treasured writers, available in English for the first time.

In the title story, an engaged couple working in distant corners of the galaxy plan to arrive on Earth simultaneously and walk down the aisle together. But small incidents wreak havoc on their vast journeys, pushing the date of their wedding far into the future. As centuries pass on Earth and the land and climate change, one thing is constant: the desire of the lovers to be together.

Through two pairs of interlinked stories stories, Kim explores the driving forces of humanity – love, hope, creation, destruction, and the very meaning of existence.

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Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited. Year: 2021.
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ISBN-13: 9780008433833.
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Language: en. Pages: 336.

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