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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Book Summary
Can’T I Go Instead Is A Historical Fiction Novel That Follows The Intertwined Lives Of Two Women During Korea’S Upheaval And The Wartime Years That Followed, Tracing Their Journeys From The Korean Peninsula To The United States. This Moving, Hopeful Tale Explores Class, Identity, And Resilience, Written For Adults Who Love Immersive, Character‑Driven Stories About Courage, Memory, And Belonging.
Written In A Warm, Lyrical Voice, Can’T I Go Instead Weaves Together The Daughters’ And The Maidservant’S Experiences Across Decades. The Narrative Shifts From Aristocratic Circles In Korea To The Stark Realities Of Wartime Exile, And Back Toward A Newly Independent Homeland, Offering A Richly Textured Look At Love, Loss, And The Price Of Survival. The Story Unfolds Through Intimate Scenes, Evocative Settings, And Careful Attention To History, Making The Past Feel Tangible And Immediate.
What Makes The Experience Special Is How The Author Sustains Empathy For Both Women As They Endure Personal And Political Upheaval. The Dual Perspectives And Interwoven Timelines Let Readers See How Choices Ripple Across Generations. The Prose Balances Lyrical Description With Clear, Accessible Storytelling, And The Historical Details—From Class Dynamics To Questions Of Identity—Are Presented In A Way That Invites Reflection Without Feeling Heavy-Handed.
After Finishing Can’T I Go Instead, Readers Gain A Deeper Understanding Of Resilience, Identity, And The Bonds That Sustain Us Through Hardship. The Novel Invites Reflection On Home, Belonging, And The Ways Courage Can Endure Across Generations, Leaving A Lasting, Comforting Impression.
Product Details
Author
Lee Geum-Yi
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
384
SKU
9781915590381
ISBN
9781915590381
Reading Age
All
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 1,499
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