At once an ironicportrayal of contemporary Korea and an intimate exploration of heartache,alienation, and nostalgia, this collection of seven short stories has earnedthe author widespread critical acclaim. With empathy and an overarchingmelancholy that is at times tinged with sarcasm but always deeply meaningful,Jung explores the ambition and chaos of urban life, the lives of the lost anddamaged souls it creates, and the subtle shades of love found between them.