Mia Yun

Author of House of the Winds

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Works by Mia Yun

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House of the Winds (1998) 73 copies, 1 review

Translations of Beauty (2004) 42 copies, 2 reviews

Les Âmes des enfants endormis (2017) 3 copies

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Birthdate: 1956
Gender: female
Education: City College of New York (MFA)
Hankuk University
Occupations: reporter
translator
contributing editor, Evergreen Review (online)
Nationality: South Korea
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Places of residence: Seoul, South Korea
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Map Location: South Korea

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Translations of Beauty: A Novel by Mia Yun

I think the author described the complex relationship between two sisters very well; of growing up and growing apart, struggling to understand each other while one holds on to the past and another wants to let go--beautifully written.

Dec 21, 20071 other review

sungene 549 reviews

Translations of Beauty: A Novel by Mia Yun

Written in present tense, this is a tale of two Korean American estranged sisters who meet in Europe to mend their relationship.

Feb 5, 20081 other review

sungene 549 reviews

House of the Winds by Mia Yun