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I Am the Subway
Kim Hyo-eun, translated by Deborah Smith · 2021 · 52 pages
Accompanied by the constant, rumbling ba-dum ba-dum of its passage through the city, the subway has stories to tell. Between sunrise and sunset, it welcomes and farewells people, and holds them - along with their joys, hopes, fears, and memories - in its embrace.
Originally published in Korean and brought to English-speaking audiences with the help of renowned translator Deborah Smith (The Vegetarian), I Am the Subway vividly reflects the shared humanity that can be found in crowded metropolitan cities.
' A poetic journey through the Korean subway, narrated by the train itself.' -The Guardian, best children's books of 2022
' S ensitive, closely observed portraits.' -Publishers Weekly
'A contemplative, poignant rendering of everyday journeys.' -Kirkus Reviews
' B eautiful and unusual.' -Youth Services Book Review
'Bewitching.' -Foreword Reviews
'A poetic tribute to Seoul and its people, I Am the Subway makes for an unforgettable journey.' -BookPage
Originally published in Korean and brought to English-speaking audiences with the help of renowned translator Deborah Smith (The Vegetarian), I Am the Subway vividly reflects the shared humanity that can be found in crowded metropolitan cities.
' A poetic journey through the Korean subway, narrated by the train itself.' -The Guardian, best children's books of 2022
' S ensitive, closely observed portraits.' -Publishers Weekly
'A contemplative, poignant rendering of everyday journeys.' -Kirkus Reviews
' B eautiful and unusual.' -Youth Services Book Review
'Bewitching.' -Foreword Reviews
'A poetic tribute to Seoul and its people, I Am the Subway makes for an unforgettable journey.' -BookPage
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