The Healing Season of Pottery
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ePUB 3
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Ja
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Ja
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Erscheinungsdatum
22.10.2024
Verlag
Little, Brown and CompanySeitenzahl
272 (Printausgabe)
Dateigröße
2018 KB
Übersetzt von
Clare Richards
Sprache
Englisch
EAN
9781643756769
This cozy Korean bestseller invites readers into a warm, sunlit pottery studio where a burned-out young TV broadcast writer begins to heal, working the clay, piece by piece, season by season.
After breaking down at the office and abruptly quitting her job, thirty-year-old Jungmin holes up in her apartment, speaking to no one for days on end. When she finally emerges, she stumbles upon a pottery studio in her neighborhood and is invited in by the mysterious workshop teacher. The smell of clay, the light filtering through the plant filled windows, the friendly cat, and the incredible coffee the students drink awaken her senses and make her feel alive and inspired for the first time in months.
As the seasons change, Jungmin slowly returns to herself and builds a new community with the other members of the studio, who are all working through their own pasts at the pottery wheel. When the holidays approach and snow piles up on the studio windowsill, Jungmin realizes how much she has changed-with her hands busy and her mind clear, she may be ready to face the memories she's been running from and open her heart.
For fans of What You Are Looking For Is in the Library and Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop, Yeon's charming English-language debut is a testament to the joy of slowing down in a fast-paced world, and an homage to the art of ceramics and the power of friendship. Readers won't want to leave the enchanting world of The Healing Season of Pottery after the final page.
After breaking down at the office and abruptly quitting her job, thirty-year-old Jungmin holes up in her apartment, speaking to no one for days on end. When she finally emerges, she stumbles upon a pottery studio in her neighborhood and is invited in by the mysterious workshop teacher. The smell of clay, the light filtering through the plant filled windows, the friendly cat, and the incredible coffee the students drink awaken her senses and make her feel alive and inspired for the first time in months.
As the seasons change, Jungmin slowly returns to herself and builds a new community with the other members of the studio, who are all working through their own pasts at the pottery wheel. When the holidays approach and snow piles up on the studio windowsill, Jungmin realizes how much she has changed-with her hands busy and her mind clear, she may be ready to face the memories she's been running from and open her heart.
For fans of What You Are Looking For Is in the Library and Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop, Yeon's charming English-language debut is a testament to the joy of slowing down in a fast-paced world, and an homage to the art of ceramics and the power of friendship. Readers won't want to leave the enchanting world of The Healing Season of Pottery after the final page.
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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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