The Korean Word For Butterfly
by Jamie Zerndt
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Pub Date Dec 16 2013 | Archive Date Jul 10 2018
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Description
Set against the backdrop of the 2002 World Cup and rising anti-American sentiment due to a deadly accident involving two young Korean girls and a U.S. tank, The Korean Word For Butterfly is told from three alternating points-of-view:
Billie, the young wanna-be poet looking for adventure with her boyfriend who soon finds herself questioning her decision to travel so far from the comforts of American life;
Moon, the ex K-pop band manager who now works at the English school struggling to maintain his sobriety in hopes of getting his family back;
And Yun-ji , a secretary at the school whose new feelings of resentment toward Americans may lead her to do something she never would have imagined possible.
The Korean Word For Butterfly is a story about the choices we make and why we make them.
It is a story, ultimately, about the power of love and redemption.
**Warning: This book deals with the following themes and may not be suitable for those preferring a "light" read: racism, abortion, alcoholism, and child abuse**
The Korean Word For Butterfly is available for purchase in both print and ebook formats.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781483997476 |
| PRICE | $10.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Cristie U, Book Trade Professional
The three characters in this book are connected via a central theme and all have their unique strengths and flaws. Each also had moments of being selfish. This was definitely a book that made me think.
Reviewer 495774
First of all, I am grateful to receive a copy of the book, The Korean Word For Butterfly by Jamies Zerndt. It has been a very beautiful experience as I paged through the book, losing myself in the world created by the author.
The book is written in different perspectives. It focussed more on the cross-cultural sentiments of the immigrants and the natives of South Korea rather than a plot. We all come across different people daily, little do we realize what is happening in their lives or what their perspectives on life are? This book also focuses on how we question the tough decisions we take in our lives, how it influences others and how important it is to make the right decisions.
One unique feature of the book which fascinated me was the availability of Korean vocabulary and the beautiful description of the words "snowflakes" and "snowball".
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