Forgotten Country: A Novel, by Catherine Chung
(Riverhead, $26.95, 9781594488085)
“On the day of her sister’s birth, Janie is told by her Korean grandmother that one girl child in each generation dies. This statement sets the stage for Janie’s ‘disappearance’ and ‘reemergence.’ Laced with Korean folklore and culture, the story moves seamlessly from Korea to Middle America and reflects the travails of an immigrant family both culturally and emotionally. The writing in this debut is poetic, spare, and exquisite. It would be a great pick for a book group.” — Biddy Kehoe, Hockessin Book Shelf, Hockessin, DE
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