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Nowhere to Be Found Paperback – April 14, 2015

by Bae Suah (Author), Sora Kim-Russell (Translator)
3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 363 ratings
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Nominated for the PEN Translation Prize and the Best Translated Book Award

A nameless narrator passes through her life, searching for meaning and connection in experiences she barely feels. For her, time and identity blur, and all action is reaction. She can’t quite understand what motivates others to take life seriously enough to focus on anything―for her existence is a loosely woven tapestry of fleeting concepts. From losing her virginity to mindless jobs and a splintered, unsupportive family, the lessons learned have less to do with the reality we all share and more to do with the truth of the imagination, which is where the narrator focuses to discover herself.

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“The creation of a second Cheolsu whose existence is neither proved nor disproved is typical of Bae’s refusal of narrative. The mystery, like the achievement of the book, occurs not in space, but in time.” ―The National

“A compact, personal account of anomie and withdrawal in a time of rapid social and economic change…an easily digested short book that nevertheless feels much very substantial―a very full story. Impressive, and well worthwhile.” ―The Complete Review

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Bae Suah was born in Seoul in 1965. After majoring in chemistry as an undergrad, she became a writer at the relatively late age of twenty-eight. Her first short story, which she wrote while learning how to type on a word processor, was published in a literary magazine. Prior to that, she had never taken any creative writing or literature classes. Highway with Green Apples, published in Korean in 1995 and published in the Day One journal in December 2013 in English, is one of her first works. She continued to publish over the years, and in 2001 she moved to Berlin, where she took a break from writing to learn German. In 2008, she began translating German literature into Korean, beginning with Martin Walser’s Angstblute. Suah has also translated two works by W. G. Sebald, one of her favorite German writers (Nach der Natur: Ein Elementargedicht and Schwindel. Gefüehle, both forthcoming). She is also a fan of the Portuguese writer Fernando Pessoa and is currently translating The Book of Disquiet.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Crossing (April 14, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 103 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1477827552
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1477827550
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 1 x 7 inches
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Dukes
3.0 out of 5 stars Keep it short and simple
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2017
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This was a very interesting read. Very short, which you can get through in a couple of hours. It was interesting to get into particularly since I haven't read many books that provide an Asian perspective. While I am glad that it was short (the story is a little depressing) it would have been interesting if the author had provided more of a backstory about how and why the family ended up in their predicament. I would recommend it if you're looking for something short but somewhat engrossing to read.
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Martie
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional!
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2017
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The translator did a wonderful job of relaying the writer's words. Perhaps because the depth of the human psyche, in terms of portraying a great emotional disconnect, was aptly rendered. Well, of course this is my subjective opinion. To be sure, this wonderful translation is due, in large part, to Bae being an exceptional writer.

Bae’s story telling skills in _Nowhere to Be Found_ demonstrate one adept at challenging the notion of complacency, blind acceptance, and sleepwalking through life, so to speak. I found this novella to be a blend of reality and a touch of surrealism that frames the protagonist’s journey into and around her quest to grapple with her existence. Superb!
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Spiria
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2016
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The narrative is a bit confusing, but it does portray a striking world of loneliness, hopelessness, and vulnerability.
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MKNaga
5.0 out of 5 stars What a Mysterious Little Book?
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2022
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I finished it in under a hour. Nothing happened. Everything happened. The despair was never ending. I am not sure what I just rwad. Does this qualify as a book or is it a collection of random thoughts or are random thoughts what make a book?
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2.0 out of 5 stars Dreary
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2022
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Don't know why she wrote this book. It's stagnant and goes

nowhere. Seems a picture of depression. Three more words.
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Mary Ann Tiers
3.0 out of 5 stars odd story
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2015
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Unusual story. But I tried
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Barry Welsh Seoul Book Club
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Short Korean novel
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2017
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I would recommend this novel to anyone interested in Korean literature. Bae Suah writers very well about alienation poverty and loneliness. Highly recommended
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caro579
2.0 out of 5 stars Very Poor reading
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2015
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Was not worth my time to read it.
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DDDZ
3.0 out of 5 stars A different sort of read.
Reviewed in India on August 9, 2022
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It’s a memoir of sorts. Retracing steps back to a certain period in one’s life. Certainly dark and depressing a read. Can finish it in a matter of two rain swept nights. Certain parts are haunting and outright sad. Pay attention to the part where she heads to meet Kim with the chicken in a paper bag. It’s beautiful and poignant. I recommend this book.
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Marc Simao
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 11, 2018
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A good read!
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gavin mercer
5.0 out of 5 stars Supurb
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 14, 2020
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very powerful brilliant and heartwrenching. A must read if you like han kang. Can be read in about 2 hours. Blew me away.
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Sophie
3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 13, 2023
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It was okay, but there wasn’t much time for plot development and I found it hard to connect with the characters. Overall, the writing style was good though.
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CloselyObservedEnglish
3.0 out of 5 stars Good for a novella (which is not my usual thing).
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2018
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'Nowhere to be Found' is, essentially, a novella without much of a plot but in possession of a theme or two - loneliness, abandonment for starters - and blessed with the kind of twist you'll likely not see coming, one that will stick with you for a while. It only takes a short afternoon to read from start to finish, and if you get it for the low price that amazon are listing it at, it's good value for money. I'd probably rate it at four stars had it been longer.
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