59 pages 1 hour read

Bora Chung, Transl. Anton Hur

Cursed Bunny: Stories

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2017

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Before You Read

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Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung, translated by Anton Hur, is a collection of ten short stories blending horror, fantasy, and sci-fi. Stories like "The Head," "The Embodiment," and "Scars" revolve around themes of human emotions, transformation, and societal critique, encapsulating the unsettling and the surreal.

Reviews & Readership

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Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung, translated by Anton Hur, has received positive acclaim for its imaginative and genre-blending storytelling, effectively combining elements of horror, science fiction, and folklore. Critics praise Chung's unique voice and darkly humorous narratives. However, some find the unsettling themes and graphic descriptions challenging. Overall, it's a gripping and thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Cursed Bunny?

Readers who relish dark, surreal tales blending horror and satire akin to Shirley Jackson's We Have Always Lived in the Castle or Haruki Murakami's After Dark will appreciate Bora Chung's Cursed Bunny. Ideal for those intrigued by the grotesque coalesced with social commentary.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

Magical Realism

Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Fear

Emotions/Behavior: Loneliness

Emotions/Behavior: Revenge