Cabinet

Cabinet 13 is a filing cabinet filled with files on 'symptomers' who have unique abilities and experiences that may indicate the emergence of a new species. Mr. Kong, an office worker who cares for the cabinet, finds the symptomers a nuisance. The novel is a funny and fantastical exploration of the strange in everyday life, written by one of South Korea's most acclaimed novelists.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 400 pages
\n Publication date: 12 October 2021
\n Publisher: Watkins Media
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Winner of the Munhakdongne Novel Award, South Korea's most prestigious literary prize, Cabinet 13 is a unique filing cabinet filled with files on individuals with peculiar abilities and extraordinary experiences. However, to Mr. Kong, the overwhelmed office worker responsible for managing the cabinet, these "symptomers" are nothing but a source of frustration. From the woman whose doppelganger broke up with her boyfriend to the man with a ginkgo tree growing from his fingertip, each case presents a different challenge. And then there's the persistent individual who incessantly calls, pleading to be transformed into a cat. This novel, penned by one of South Korea's most acclaimed novelists, delves into the extraordinary within the ordinary, offering a witty and fantastical exploration of the quirks that reside at the core of even the most mundane lives. Translated by Sean Lin Halbert, Cabinet 13 is a must-read for anyone seeking a fresh and captivating perspective on the human condition.

\n Weight: 330g\n
Dimension: 135 x 216 x 27 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780857669179\n
Edition number: New ed\n