My Perfect Deserted Island

Translated by Slin Jung; By (author) Hae-Soo Park
Short description/annotation:
A tender and heartwarming novel about the rejuvenating power of island life, for fans of The Healing Season of Pottery and Hakuda Photo Studio - with fifteen gorgeous B/W illustrations.
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A tender and heartwarming novel about the rejuvenating power of island life, for fans of The Healing Season of Pottery and Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop.

SLOW DOWN. SOMETIMES THE BRAVEST ACT IS STARTING OVER.

Jian Cha thought she had her life mapped out - until the weight of endless deadlines and the relentless pace of her corporate job begins to fracture her spirit. Craving a change, she leaves the city behind and steps onto the empty shores of Songdo Island, a forgotten speck in the sea where time moves to the rhythm of the wind and tides.

In a weathered house surrounded by wild grass and salty air, Jian learns how to live slowly. She forages for seaweed at dawn, coaxes vegetables from stubborn soil and watches the sea burn crimson at sunset. Each small struggle brings its own quiet lesson: clearing her land, mending a leaky roof, and gathering wild herbs become acts of discovery and renewal.

My Perfect Deserted Island invites readers to breathe more deeply, find beauty in the ordinary and remember that the universe offers space to heal - exactly when it is needed most.

Biographical note:
Hae-Soo Park worked as an editor at a publishing house for about 13 years. Approximately 8 years ago, he relocated to the seaside in Gangwon Province and now runs a publishing company that focuses on books about social minorities and regional culture. Along with his work in publishing, he writes novels that critically engage with various issues in Korean society. Through his work, Hae-Soo Park offers deep insights into societal and cultural problems, providing readers with thought-provoking perspectives.