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Der Fluch des Hasen (German Edition) (original 2017; edition 2023)

by Bora Chung (Author)

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"A wildly original debut from a rising star of Korean literature--surreal, chilling fables that take on the patriarchy, capitalism, and the reign of big tech with absurdist humor and a (sometimes literal) bite. Pre-order YOUR UTOPIA, the new book written by Bora Chung and translated by Anton Hur, coming February 2024! From an author never before published in the United States, Cursed Bunny is unique and imaginative, blending horror, sci-fi, fairy tales, and speculative fiction into stories that defy categorization. By turns thought-provoking and stomach-turning, here monsters take the shapes of furry woodland creatures and danger lurks in unexpected corners of everyday apartment buildings. But in this unforgettable collection, translated by the acclaimed Anton Hur, Chung's absurd, haunting universe could be our own. "The Head" follows a woman haunted by her own bodily waste. "The Embodiment" takes us into a dystopian gynecology office where a pregnant woman is told that she must find a father for her baby or face horrific consequences. Another story follows a young monster, forced into underground fight rings without knowing his own power. The titular fable centers on a cursed lamp in the shape of a rabbit, fit for a child's bedroom but for its sinister capabilities. No two stories are alike, and readers will be torn whether to race through them or savor Chung's wit and frenetic energy on every page. Cursed Bunny is a book that screams to be read late into the night and passed on to the nearest set of hands the very next day"--… (more)
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Title:Der Fluch des Hasen (German Edition)
Authors:Bora Chung (Author)
Info:CulturBooks Verlag (2023), 251 pages
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Cursed Bunny: Stories by Bora Chung (2017)

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Entirely gross and unreadable. ( )
  lou_intheberkshires | Dec 26, 2024 |
An interesting read for sure!
Genre wise these stories all seem to fit into the horror category with some fantasy/sci-fi/paranormal themes as well. Some of the stories were gross, others more fairy tale like, but all of them made you think about how greedy our society really is. ( )
  chelssicle | Nov 14, 2024 |
I really enjoyed this short story collection that showcases Chung's span of talent. From weird horror that feels like something out of a Junji Ito collection to narrative fairy tales that would fit easily alongside any Grimm tale. "Suspend disbelief" is the best advice heading into this collection because yes it's weird as hell, sometimes leaving you completely confused and sometimes looking at a wall when you're done because you think you just had your world rocked.
My weird fiction horror friends should give this one a go, especially if you enjoyed the ending of Sayaka Murata's "Earthlings" or the Mona Awads feverish scenes in "Bunny". ( )
  NelkaMazur | Nov 3, 2024 |
First half of this was very strong, body horrorish tales, but it dipped for me in the more fantasy-genre stories later on. Will definitely come back to this author. ( )
  roblong | Nov 3, 2024 |
These are the type of short stories I enjoy, and the wit and bizarre was great. However, some of the stories teetered on gratuitous in terms of shock and peculiarity. I dunno. I kept going throughout, but started to lose steam. ( )
  supermanboidy | Oct 8, 2024 |
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You may have been able to guess by the eerie-looking bunny presented in inverted colors on the cover that this tale is anything but light and happy. Bora Chung’s fascinating and unique short story collection, Cursed Bunny, displays the most disturbing truths about the nature of mankind through a fantastical yet realistic narrative. By including ten short stories, Chung is easily able to capture the reader’s full attention by making her audience feel disgusted and uncomfortable, yet highly intrigued and captivated. This slender beast of a book contains many themes that leave a lasting impression on the reader that may cause them to need a deep breath – and maybe even a drink – between stories.

One reoccurring theme that comes across in many of Chung’s short stories is that of humanity’s innate inclination toward selfishness despite the repercussions it may have on other people. How can a species be so empathetic and psychopathic all at once? Could it be, that the step toward curing the human condition requires that we accept this cosmic curse?
 

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Lee, Ki-HyangTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Moisan, ChristopherCover designersecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Trigo Maldonado, ÁlvaroTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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"A wildly original debut from a rising star of Korean literature--surreal, chilling fables that take on the patriarchy, capitalism, and the reign of big tech with absurdist humor and a (sometimes literal) bite. Pre-order YOUR UTOPIA, the new book written by Bora Chung and translated by Anton Hur, coming February 2024! From an author never before published in the United States, Cursed Bunny is unique and imaginative, blending horror, sci-fi, fairy tales, and speculative fiction into stories that defy categorization. By turns thought-provoking and stomach-turning, here monsters take the shapes of furry woodland creatures and danger lurks in unexpected corners of everyday apartment buildings. But in this unforgettable collection, translated by the acclaimed Anton Hur, Chung's absurd, haunting universe could be our own. "The Head" follows a woman haunted by her own bodily waste. "The Embodiment" takes us into a dystopian gynecology office where a pregnant woman is told that she must find a father for her baby or face horrific consequences. Another story follows a young monster, forced into underground fight rings without knowing his own power. The titular fable centers on a cursed lamp in the shape of a rabbit, fit for a child's bedroom but for its sinister capabilities. No two stories are alike, and readers will be torn whether to race through them or savor Chung's wit and frenetic energy on every page. Cursed Bunny is a book that screams to be read late into the night and passed on to the nearest set of hands the very next day"--

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