Whale

Whale is an exuberant, myth-infused novel following an extraordinary woman and the community around her in twentieth-century Korea. Cheon Myeong-kwan blends folklore, humour, and tragedy with exuberant storytelling. The novel celebrates resilience, eccentricity, and marginal lives. Its narrative energy is infectious, constantly surprising the reader. Beneath its wildness lies emotional depth. A big-hearted, unforgettable novel.