The Hole

In "The Hole," a gripping novel by a prominent figure in Korean literature, Oghi awakens from a coma after a tragic car accident that left him paralyzed and took his wife's life. Thrust into a world of isolation, he is cared for by his mother-in-law, who is consumed by grief and obsessively uproots the garden his wife tended. As Oghi confronts his memories and the complexities of their troubled relationship, he uncovers unsettling truths about his wife and the burdens she bore. This intricately crafted tale explores the profound horrors of neglect and the weight of unspoken emotions.