A Thousand Blues

The #1 Korean instant bestseller and award-winning novel has captivated readers, particularly those who enjoyed "Convenience Store Woman" and "Klara and the Sun." The story has been praised for its exploration of love, care, and sacrifice and is described by Bora Chung, the author of "Cursed Bunny," as stunning. Readers have expressed their admiration, likening the narrative to a gentle feather that touches the heart, and appreciating its refreshingly candid warmth.Set in the year 2035, the tale unfolds around two sisters who assist their mother in managing a popular ramen cafe situated near a racetrack. Their familial relations are strained, especially when an automaton replaces one sister at her job. Upon learning that their cherished racehorse, Today, is bound for the knacker's yard due to excessive racing, the sisters resolve to save her. To rekindle her spirit, they devise a plan for her to race again—though this time, at a deliberately slow pace, marking the most unique race she will ever run."A Thousand Blues," narrated by an extraordinary and memorable storyteller, offers a poignant tribute to human nature. Overflowing with emotion, it is a book that promises to resonate with its audience long after the final page is turned. Esteemed by the K-Lit Review as engaging yet subtly unsettling and lauded by Kim Bo-young as a brilliantly crafted piece, it evokes a vast array of feelings. Choi Jin-young, the author of "To the Warm Horizon," praises it as a radiant and heartfelt novel that teaches us how to advance as a society inclusively.