L'art de la controverse
“... South Korea - guest of the last Book Fair - described by its sons forgets Confucianism and leaves its elders to commit suicide for lack of family help. This is one of the effects of this ultra contemporary society depicted by Park through six puzzling scenes of life ... "

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L'art de la controverse
"... The author uses a very catchy style, simplifying situations but not their meanings, while succeeding in creating a surprisingly absurd atmosphere which does not hesitate to play with words in order to reform reality, to give it a less down to earth aspect ... "

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L'art de la controverse
"... This art, the central character of this short story learned from his father, who himself got it from his father ... And he excels at it. Until the day when he finds himself stronger than himself ... "

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"In these short stories, both cunning and desperate, the characters seek to control the course of their lives. How to limit the effects of chance? To fight against an apparent determinism? Whether they are willful or helpless, Park Hyoung-su's heroes wonder how to regain the upper hand. ..."

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L'art de la controverse
“... Six short stories written by a South Korean author, born in 1972 who teaches creative writing. Extremely original, the collection begins with the short story which gives it its name ... "

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L'art de la controverse
“... six short stories all grouped together under the theme of the art of controversy, as the title suggests.
But make no mistake, in their combative aspects, the heroes of this short story are all fragile beings, deeply damaged by their education and by their past ... "