Une nuit, Yonghye se réveille et va au réfrigérateur, qu'elle vide de toute la viande qu'il contient. Guidée par son rêve, elle a désormais un but : devenir végétale, se perdre dans l'existence calme et inaccessible des arbres et des plantes. Ce dépouillement qui devient le sens de sa vie, le pouvoir érotique, floral de sa nudité vont faire voler en éclats les règles de la société, dans une lente descente vers la folie et l'absolu.
WALL STREET JOURNAL STORIES THAT CAN TAKE YOU ANYWHERE PICK * ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY'S STAY HOME AND READ PICK * SALON'S BEST AND BOLDEST * BUSTLE'S MOST ANTICIPATED This poignant story explores how love, friendship, and persistence can transform a life. It centers on Yunjae, who has Alexithymia, a brain condition that hinders his ability to feel emotions like fear or anger. Lacking friends, he finds solace in his devoted mother and grandmother, who create a nurturing environment in their home above a used bookstore, filled with colorful Post-it notes guiding his social interactions. However, on Christmas Eve, Yunjae's sixteenth birthday, a shocking act of violence alters his life forever, leaving him isolated and struggling with his grief. His world shifts when troubled teenager Gon arrives at his school, leading to an unexpected friendship. As Yunjae begins to engage with others, including a girl at school, he experiences gradual internal change. When Gon faces a life-threatening situation, Yunjae is pushed to step beyond his comfort zones and discover the hero within himself. This resonant tale will resonate with readers of Wonder and Ginny Moon, showcasing Yunjae's journey toward courage and self-discovery. Translated from the Korean by Sandy Joosun Lee.