Description
Torrent Novel by Jung Daegeon
Overview
Torrent is the second full-length novel by acclaimed author Jung Daegeon, recognized for his debut work “GV Villain Go Taekyung.” This novel is part of the “Today’s Young Writers” series, volume 40. Set in the provincial city of Jinpyeong, known for its reservoirs and valleys, the story follows the intertwined lives of two seventeen-year-olds, Dodam and Haesol, as they navigate the complexities of first love and family secrets.
Storyline
Dodam’s life changes when, during a swimming trip with his father, he saves Haesol from nearly drowning. This fateful encounter sparks a deep connection between the two, leading to a close relationship without secrets. However, their seemingly idyllic romance is disrupted by a series of unexpected events. As their bond deepens, Dodam discovers troubling signs of an affair between Haesol’s mother and his own father. Driven by suspicion, Dodam follows them one night, only to witness an unforeseen incident that alters both families forever. The novel explores how Dodam and Haesol confront the aftermath, questioning the true nature of love, trust, and the secrets that bind or break us.
Key Features
- Author: Jung Daegeon
- Title: Torrent
- Series: Today’s Young Writers, Volume 40
- Genre: Contemporary Korean fiction, coming-of-age, romance
- Setting: Jinpyeong, a city known for its reservoirs and valleys
- Physical Details: 300 pages, 396g, 128 x 188 x 20 mm
- ISBN13: 9788937473401
- ISBN10: 8937473402
- Publisher: Minumsa
Notable Quotes
- “I’m sorry I couldn’t love you until your darkest dusk.”
- “Do you know what it takes to escape the whirlpool? You have to hold your breath, close your eyes, and let yourself be swept away before you can break free.”
- “Love for Dodam is like a dangerous name, like a torrent. It sweeps everything away, leaving nothing behind.”
- “The words you say before someone dies, the feelings you have for someone before you lose them—those are the most honest forms of love.”
Summary
Torrent is a bestselling novel in 2024, praised for its poignant depiction of painful love and emotional growth. Through the evolving relationship between Dodam and Haesol, Jung Daegeon explores themes of fate, betrayal, and the search for truth within family and love. This novel is recommended for readers seeking a moving story about coming of age, confronting secrets, and finding healing through relationships.
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