Please Look After Mother: The million copy Korean bestseller

PLEASE LOOK AFTER MOTHER is a novel that explores the deep family connections that lie at the core of Korean culture. It is a raw tribute to the mysteries of motherhood and was awarded the Man Asian Literary Prize. The novel is told through the perspectives of a daughter, son, husband, and mother, and is a universal story of family love.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 13 January 2022
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Kyung-Sook Shin's tale, "Please Look After Mother," has struck a chord with readers worldwide. The Guardian praised it as a raw tribute to the mysteries of motherhood, while the New York Times described it as the most moving and accomplished novel of its kind. The Wall Street Journal hailed it as the most moving and accomplished, and often startling, novel.

When sixty-nine-year-old So-nyo is separated from her husband amidst the crowds of the Seoul subway station, her family embarks on a desperate search to find her. However, as long-held secrets and private sorrows begin to unravel, they are compelled to question: how well did they truly know the woman they referred to as Mother?

Told through the poignant voices and urgent perspectives of a daughter, son, husband, and mother, "Please Look After Mother" is a captivating portrayal of contemporary Korean life and a universal tale of family love. With an introduction by acclaimed author Banana Yoshimoto, this W&N Essential is a must-read for anyone seeking to delve into the depths of human relationships and the complexities of family dynamics.

Weight: 238g
Dimension: 188 x 196 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474621687