The Healing Season of Pottery The feel-good Korean novel for summer from the award-winning author
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ePUB
Kopierschutz
Ja
Family Sharing
Nein
Text-to-Speech
Ja
Erscheinungsdatum
19.09.2024
Verlag
Penguin Books LtdSeitenzahl
272 (Printausgabe)
Dateigröße
1973 KB
Übersetzt von
Clare Richards
Sprache
Englisch
EAN
9781405966788
A heart warming hug of a novel about the rejuvenating power of pottery, for fans of Before The Coffee Gets Cold and Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop.
She rubbed the spoiled clay with her fingertips. Like a wound as it heals, the traces faded, and had soon vanished completely, as if they'd never been there at all.
Burnt out by her newswriting job, Jungmin abruptly quits; she's worked tirelessly for years and she needs to make a change.
Now, after months of hibernation, it's time to put her life back together. Venturing out into the streets near Seoul, she stumbles upon the Soyo pottery workshop. Drawn in by its light and warmth, and the smell of clay and coffee, Jungmin feels something unfurl within her...
Here, everyone has a story to share, and as the seasons change, Jungmin returns to herself. Pot by pot, plate by plate, Jungmin discovers that as her hands become busier, her mind becomes calmer, and her heart opens up like never before.
From a rising talent, this is a gentle, uplifting story of new friends and old practices, of finding community, and of what happens when you finally slow down in this fast-paced world.
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A gentle, healing story about finding your way back to yourself
"The Healing Season of Pottery" by Yeon Somin is a quiet, beautifully understated novel that captures the power of slowing down and rediscovering meaning in everyday moments. With a calm, almost meditative tone, it follows Jungmin’s journey from burnout and emotional exhaustion toward a more grounded and peaceful sense of self. The pottery studio is brought to life with remarkable warmth—the scent of clay, the heat of the kiln, and the quiet focus of shaping something with one’s hands create an atmosphere that feels both comforting and immersive. The writing is subtle yet evocative, allowing emotional depth to unfold naturally between the lines. Jungmin’s growth feels authentic and nuanced. Her path is not a simple upward trajectory but a realistic process marked by setbacks, reflection, and small, meaningful progress. The supporting characters and the sense of community within the workshop further enrich the story, adding warmth and quiet companionship. At times, the narrative could have benefited from a bit more emotional intensity or momentum, but its gentle pacing is also part of its charm. Overall, this is a soothing and reflective read—one that softly reminds us of the importance of pausing, healing, and beginning again. -
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A Poignant Story of Recovery and Connection
The book follows Jungmin, a young woman living in South Korea, who takes a professional break and retreats into solitude due to her difficult past. Her healing journey begins when she discovers a local pottery workshop and its charming, empathetic owner, who encourages her to try pottery. Through this creative process, Jungmin’s deep-seated wounds slowly start to mend. Along the way, she meets another visitor who awakens emotions she thought long buried. Despite the story’s serious undertones, I appreciated the hopeful and uplifting direction the book ultimately takes. "The Healing Season of Pottery" is a gentle, moving tale of self-discovery and emotional renewal. Readers who enjoy reflective, character-driven stories about healing and personal growth will find it both satisfying and inspiring.
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