Cursed Bunny

3.5

As someone who dipped their toes into Korean fiction for the first time with this book, let me tell you, this was an absolute trip.

It took me longer than expected to get through these short stories, but still, I couldn't put it down. I really had taken my time to absorb every detail. Maybe it was the translation by Anton Hur. Let's just say, he did a fantastic job at it. The writing flowed smoothly, which is no small feat when you're dealing with the kind of eerie and absurd situations Chung throws at you. Speaking of eerie and absurd, that's the perfect way to describe most of these stories.

I may have a newfound appreciation for body horror. If you're squeamish, maybe this collection isn't for you especially the first two stories. So naturally, my favorites are “The Head,” “The Embodiment”, and the namesake, “Cursed Bunny.” These stories are still living in my brain. Of course, not every story hit the mark. “The Frozen Finger,” “Goodbye My Love,” and a couple of others just didn't do it for me.

So yeah, if you're looking for something different, something quick to pass the time, and something that will stay with you long after you finish the last page, then this book might just be the bizarre adventure you crave.