Many have been fascinated by outer space, and the romance of space travel has captured the imagination of many a science fiction author. However, outer space is not a place that has been removed from politics and controversies. In this edition of our newsletter, we provide some interesting books to understand the complex politics of outer space, and its implications on our daily lives.
- Read 4 riveting texts about Outer Space
- In our Literary Journal, Yuki analyses the controversial novel, Memoirs of a Geisha, and highlights some criticisms levelled at it after its release
- Shauna shares about Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho NamJoo
Outer Space
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Memoirs of a Geisha – Yuki explores the controversies behind this much debated novel.
In this scathing review, Yuki criticises author’s breach of confidentiality and misrepresentation of geisha culture.
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The Everywoman, Kim Jinyoung – Why is it so controversial?
In this review, Shauna Cheong shares about Kim Jinyoung, Born 1982, a novel that caused a sensation in Korea. Celebrities came under fire for promoting it, and couples even broke up over the contents of it. Given its innocuous nature as a recount of the life of a Korean millennial woman, what could have caused such an uproar?
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