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Four men hanging on the edge of a cliff called reality, Will they be able to survive 'today'? “He said that if you work hard today, your future will be better. Everyone has shouted that they are the main character in their own life. Life is a collection of fun and rewarding days, and I shouted at the top of my lungs that we should not hastily judge other people's days based on the prejudice of 'whatever happens' and the yardstick of 'whatever happens is probably nine times out of ten'. But my voice was not heard.” How was your day? Comfort and encouragement for you who live each difficult day. A comical and touching novel by author Cha In-pyo!! Four men, Nagodan, Lee Bochul, Park Daesu, and Jeong Yuil, live miserable lives that could not be more hellish. Nagodan has been teased for his short stature since he was young, gets hit on the back of the head by a girl, and after blowing all the money he earned as a waiter on business, he ends up homeless. He becomes pessimistic about his life and makes a big decision for 'today'. Lee Bo-chul is a supporting actor in a drama. After succumbing to a huge debt due to a failed stock investment, he dreams of living with his son by barely saving money while being chased by loan sharks. But if he doesn't look good to the team leader of the supporting cast on 'Today', he is in danger of losing his livelihood. Park Dae-su is a former gangster who goes after the man to recover the money he stole. The reason is because my daughter is sick. So, I absolutely have to catch him today, no matter what. Jeong Yu-il is a hermit who hides from the world and relieves his loneliness with food. I wanted to do something meaningful that would help the world as a public service, but I ended up being lazy. I dream of becoming a screenwriter, but I am a timid and pathetic person who cannot even open my mouth in front of others. He has to kick someone out of the way today to avoid taking on a bothersome task. Will your men's jingling and breathtaking 'Today' go as planned? |
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Author's Note
A Day in the Life of Mr. Nagodan
dream
morning
afternoon
At sunset
A Day in the Life of Lee Bo-chul
dream
morning
afternoon
At sunset
A Day in the Life of Park Dae-su
dream
morning
afternoon
At sunset
A Reader's Day
dream
morning
afternoon
At sunset
20 years later, their day
20 years later, their day
Author's Note
A Day in the Life of Mr. Nagodan
dream
morning
afternoon
At sunset
A Day in the Life of Lee Bo-chul
dream
morning
afternoon
At sunset
A Day in the Life of Park Dae-su
dream
morning
afternoon
At sunset
A Reader's Day
dream
morning
afternoon
At sunset
20 years later, their day
20 years later, their day
Into the book
The bus was full of people leaving work.
After about two stops, a seat opened up and I quickly sat down.
I thought I wouldn't be able to sit down because there were so many people, but when I did, I thought for a moment that I was lucky.
Thinking back, it's truly astonishing.
It's unbelievable that just an hour ago, I was humiliated by a bunch of young public service workers who weren't even my youngest siblings, my stomach was patted on the back from starving all day, and I had nowhere else to go so I just got on any bus, and now I feel lucky to have a seat.
Where should I go now… … .
My chest feels heavy, like I've swallowed a brick.
---From "Mr. Nagodan's Day"
I run.
Run and run again.
Even though the rough reeds beat my face, even though the mud drags my feet, even though my breath is in my throat, I run towards that hill.
Longing for the day I can live with Taepyeong… … Towards that hill… … .
---From "A Day in the Life of Lee Bo-chul"
I, who have never given anything to anyone, am asking someone I don't know to give me the greatest thing for my daughter's life.
As a human, Park Dae-su, I lived without feeling much shame, but as a father, Park Dae-su, I felt terribly ashamed.
---From "Mr. Park Dae-su's Day"
Everyone has a family, lives a life, and has their own circumstances set in motion within their lives.
It seemed to make people's shoulders hunched, rounded, slumped, and then shrugged.
It was a moment when I realized that even he, who seemed unlucky, had a 'family' and 'circumstances'.
It was then that I vaguely realized that everyone living in this world has unavoidable circumstances, like the red bean paste in a steamed bun.
Is this what my father meant by empathy? Recognizing another's pain?
After about two stops, a seat opened up and I quickly sat down.
I thought I wouldn't be able to sit down because there were so many people, but when I did, I thought for a moment that I was lucky.
Thinking back, it's truly astonishing.
It's unbelievable that just an hour ago, I was humiliated by a bunch of young public service workers who weren't even my youngest siblings, my stomach was patted on the back from starving all day, and I had nowhere else to go so I just got on any bus, and now I feel lucky to have a seat.
Where should I go now… … .
My chest feels heavy, like I've swallowed a brick.
---From "Mr. Nagodan's Day"
I run.
Run and run again.
Even though the rough reeds beat my face, even though the mud drags my feet, even though my breath is in my throat, I run towards that hill.
Longing for the day I can live with Taepyeong… … Towards that hill… … .
---From "A Day in the Life of Lee Bo-chul"
I, who have never given anything to anyone, am asking someone I don't know to give me the greatest thing for my daughter's life.
As a human, Park Dae-su, I lived without feeling much shame, but as a father, Park Dae-su, I felt terribly ashamed.
---From "Mr. Park Dae-su's Day"
Everyone has a family, lives a life, and has their own circumstances set in motion within their lives.
It seemed to make people's shoulders hunched, rounded, slumped, and then shrugged.
It was a moment when I realized that even he, who seemed unlucky, had a 'family' and 'circumstances'.
It was then that I vaguely realized that everyone living in this world has unavoidable circumstances, like the red bean paste in a steamed bun.
Is this what my father meant by empathy? Recognizing another's pain?
---From "A Reader's Day"
Publisher's Review
Sometimes cheerful, sometimes tingly!!
The author reinterprets the gloomy present age in his own unique way.
Amidst a job crisis, stock market fraud... a story of four men struggling to survive in an era of misery and inequality.
Nagodan, who stands 151cm tall and whose name means 'short suffering', blew all the money he earned as a waiter on business, and Lee Bo-chul, who tried to make a fortune in the stock market but ended up in debt, is currently working as an extra in a drama.
Park Dae-su was swindled out of money by Lee Bo-chul and is chasing him.
Finally, Jeong Yu-il is a recluse who has turned his back on the world.
The author vividly portrays the gloomy reality while also adding comical and emotional elements to make the novel more impactful.
Through the lives of the protagonists of this novel, we can feel pain, suffering, and love.
If reality is painful and you need someone to comfort you, then you must read this… … .
A day that is short if it's short and long if it's long
What does the day mean to you?
Each day is given equally to everyone, but each person lives it differently.
'One day' applies equally to the four men in this novel.
But what makes this day different from any other is that for them, today is the day of the biggest battle of their lives, a day when they must make a crucial choice in their lives.
In the novel, Nagodan is pessimistic about his messed up life, Lee Bo-chul makes a choice that could hurt his body to make a living, and Park Dae-su takes the son of a man who ran away with money as a hostage to catch him.
Jeong Yu-il also feels sorry for the person who tries to commit suicide in his area, but ends up treating him like a burden.
Four men living a twisted life, with each day becoming even more twisted.
Through them, we will rediscover the value of the day we usually take for granted, and feel grateful for being able to live in the moment, and happy for being able to be without worry, even for a moment.
Plus, the fact that today could be a turning point in our lives… … .
The author reinterprets the gloomy present age in his own unique way.
Amidst a job crisis, stock market fraud... a story of four men struggling to survive in an era of misery and inequality.
Nagodan, who stands 151cm tall and whose name means 'short suffering', blew all the money he earned as a waiter on business, and Lee Bo-chul, who tried to make a fortune in the stock market but ended up in debt, is currently working as an extra in a drama.
Park Dae-su was swindled out of money by Lee Bo-chul and is chasing him.
Finally, Jeong Yu-il is a recluse who has turned his back on the world.
The author vividly portrays the gloomy reality while also adding comical and emotional elements to make the novel more impactful.
Through the lives of the protagonists of this novel, we can feel pain, suffering, and love.
If reality is painful and you need someone to comfort you, then you must read this… … .
A day that is short if it's short and long if it's long
What does the day mean to you?
Each day is given equally to everyone, but each person lives it differently.
'One day' applies equally to the four men in this novel.
But what makes this day different from any other is that for them, today is the day of the biggest battle of their lives, a day when they must make a crucial choice in their lives.
In the novel, Nagodan is pessimistic about his messed up life, Lee Bo-chul makes a choice that could hurt his body to make a living, and Park Dae-su takes the son of a man who ran away with money as a hostage to catch him.
Jeong Yu-il also feels sorry for the person who tries to commit suicide in his area, but ends up treating him like a burden.
Four men living a twisted life, with each day becoming even more twisted.
Through them, we will rediscover the value of the day we usually take for granted, and feel grateful for being able to live in the moment, and happy for being able to be without worry, even for a moment.
Plus, the fact that today could be a turning point in our lives… … .
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: November 20, 2024
- Format: Hardcover book binding method guide
- Page count, weight, size: 300 pages | 400g | 128*188*18mm
- ISBN13: 9791198838841
- ISBN10: 1198838841
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