Cursed Bunny is a genre-defying collection of short stories by Bora Chung that fuses magical realism, horror, and science fiction into a haunting, unforgettable reading experience. Translated into English by Anton Hur, these tales expose the real terrors born from patriarchy and capitalism in our modern world. Perfect for readers who crave boundary-pushing fiction that feels both thrilling and wise, Cursed Bunny invites you to confront discomfort with curiosity and courage.
Structured as a spellbinding sequence of short stories, Cursed Bunny unfolds in a range of tones—from intimate domestic scenes to dreamlike takes on the extraordinary. Each tale is crafted to surprise, twist, and linger, with Chung’s prose alternating between piercing dread and wry humor, a rhythm that the translator Anton Hur preserves with fidelity.
What makes the experience especially immersive is how the book invites readers to see the familiar in unfamiliar ways: clever plots illuminate the absurdities of modern life, while the surreal and sometimes body-horror imagery confronts patriarchy and capitalism head-on without sermonizing. Whether you arrive with love for literary horror or curiosity about social critique, these stories reward patient reading and repeated revisits.
- Genre-blending storytelling that merges magical realism, horror, and science fiction
- Bold social critique of patriarchy and capitalism threaded through uncanny plots
- Clever twists and prose that oscillate between terror, wit, and beauty
- Masterful translation by Anton Hur that preserves Chung's distinctive voice
- Standalone stories with varied settings and emotional textures
After finishing Cursed Bunny, readers are left with a lingering sense of how fear and empathy intersect in everyday life, and how storytelling can reveal painful truths with unsettling grace. This collection invites reflection, lingers in the mind, and changes the way you see the world.
