Love in the Big City by Sang Young Park BOOK REVIEW

Translated from the Korean by Anton Hur and published by Tilted Axis Press, Love in the Big City is a queer Korean novel about hedonism and friendship, about looking at life from all angles: with hunger and love and fear in your eyes. Our protagonist laments the loss of youth and friends and family while searching for love and comfort and company.
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[liaincorea]

안녕하세요^^ I just want to express my appreciation for your videos. As a Korean-Italian literature translator myself, I just started to translate one of the books you introduced (Tower) and I accepted the job also because I remembered your enthusiasm about it^^ I love the authenticity of your videos. Keep up with the great job. Grazie ☺️

[NanaフランスFANTARO]

Thank you for the impact your video had on my life, it's thanks to you that I immediately bought the French translation "S'aimer dans la grande ville" as soon as it came out in France ❤️ I must say that I'm literally unable to put down the novel to go to sleep, it's soo good, I'm waiting with so much impatience for the korean drama adaptation to be released 😭 ❤️❤️

[petitereader]

I've seen Love in the Big City several times while searching for recent translated fiction to read, and your review has convinced me to read it even more! 😊 I also adore the cover design + art!

[chelseaatspotlightonstorie]

I’ve got this one on hold at the library and your review has made me even more excited about reading it!

[maeiscompletelyfine]

8k!!! Congratulations, so happy for your channel growth also one of my favorite channels here on YT!!! Thank you for the work you do 💜

[caruso]

I came across your channel a few weeks ago and I just wanted to let you know I've been enjoying it SO MUCH! The way you describe and sum up the books you're talking about is so vivid and insightful, my tbr has grown a whole fucking loot (also I've been trying to read more literature from diverse cultures and countries and your videos are exactly what I needed) so thanks for the recommendations!! <3

[ApolKisss]

It’s my first time here and i would like to commend your approach in reviewing this book. 💕 it was simple but clear.

[cosyreadingtimes]

love your videos. You just convinced me to buy the second book in one day. The first one was Kafka on the Shore, after both endorsing his work while not ignoring his misogyny. thx for that <3

[PurityVendetta]

I've always felt 'nervous' in trying out translated work given the issues translation itself creates so I'm very grateful for the opinion you gave.
As someone who has completely failed at adulting this book sounds quite attractive 😁

[IshaanMenon]

Okay question: Just watched the K-drama based on the book, should I buy the 2021 or the 2022 edition? Is there a difference? Because I like this cover better, but I also don't want to miss out on any revisions or edits made in the 2022 edition.

[ybihwhp]

I just finished this book and thoroughly enjoyed it, reminds me of Memorial by Bryan Washington - thank you for another great rec! Though I do have to say I definitely thought on the cover were used condoms instead of ice like you said haha :)

[astha]

Where can i read the book online for free

[inspirationlab]

I don't want to be rude... Damn it .... Make more Please 🥲.... Love them..

[TheFran]

The movie adaptation is comig ❤ you're interested???