I’m writing this while midway through watching Season 2, so my thoughts are based on what I’ve seen so far. If you’re not caught up, be aware there may be some spoilers ahead. What is it about Squid Game that … Continue reading The Deeper Meaning Behind Squid Game: A Reflection on Society and Choice
Fractals of Longing: Exploring Identity and Connection in Han Kang’s Europa Writing novels has always had a special pull for Han Kang, as she reflected in her recent essay Light & Thread, delivered during her Nobel Prize in Literature acceptance … Continue reading Europa [Book Review]
Have you tried snail cream? It is a popular ingredient in Korean skin care products. The thick gooey substance comes from various parts of the snail. It can help to keep the skin moist. It also improves skin texture and … Continue reading My snail skin care cream regime [Cartoon]
Seated in the elegant surroundings of the Tate Britain restaurant, I overhear two friends catching up. One of them enthusiastically shows the other the results of her sleep app. She points to a graph and wonders where it indicates she … Continue reading Dallergut Dream Department Store [Book Review]
I will always remember where I was when I found out that writer Han Kang had been the recipient of the 2024 Nobel Literature prize. It was Thursday evening and I had gone with my mother to Sainsburys. I decided … Continue reading Celebrating Han Kang: From The Vegetarian to Nobel Laureate
Diya on Korea 