Review
Praise for Cursed Bunny:
'Whether borrowing from fable, folktale, speculative fiction, science fiction, or horror, Chung's stories corkscrew toward devastating conclusions–bleak, yes, but also wise and honest about the nightmares of contemporary life. Don't read this book while eating–but don't skip these unflinching, intelligent stories, either.' –Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
'While the stories in Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung blend elements of horror, fantasy and the surreal, each is viscerally rooted in the real fears and pressures of everyday life.' –International Booker Prize judges
'Chung debuts with a well-crafted and horrifying collection of dark fairy tales, stark revenge fables, and disturbing body horror. Clever plot twists and sparkling prose abound. Chung's work is captivating and terrifying.' – Publishers Weekly
'Cool, brilliantly demented K-horror–just the way I like it!' –Ed Park, author of Personal Days
'The stories not only take their revenge, but also love you, and comfort you. You'll end up completely endeared to this fascinating collection!' –Kyung-sook Shin, New York Times bestselling author of Please Look After Mom and Violets
About the Author
Bora Chung has written three novels and four collections of short stories and has translated modern literary works from Russian and Polish into Korean. She has an MA in Russian and East European area studies from Yale University and a PhD in Slavic literature from Indiana University. Her book Cursed Bunny was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize in 2022.
Anton Hur was a finalist for the International Booker Prize and the National Book Award for his translation of Bora Chung's Cursed Bunny. He is the co-translator of Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS, which was a #1 New York Times Bestseller. His debut novel Toward Eternity is published by HarperVia.