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Available August 4th 2020

Reminiscent of the film "Parasite", Yun Ko-eun's The Disaster Tourist is a fresh take on eco-tourism and the savior complex.

Meet The Jungle, a Korean tourism company that sends privileged tourists to disaster zones around the world. Whether it's the nuclear remnants of Chernobyl or the washed up remains of Nagasaki, these tours allow for individuals to experience both the macabre and the grit of the townspeople. When struggling Jungle employee Yona is sent to Mui, she hopes it can be the key to saving her career & perhaps the fate of the town itself. As she works with key players behind the scenes, Yona quickly learns just how much is at stake & what lengths the townspeople will go to make sure their town is a perfect disaster zone.

With a ever expanding narrative, Ko-eun's cleverly constructed narrative lends itself to the perfect metaphor. Just who or what is truly real and authentic anyway?

Highly recommend for a mind-bending read.