Overall, Barrowbeck is a haunting and atmospheric collection that explores the intersection of the supernatural with the mundane, the past with the present, and the known with the unknown. Hurley’s writing is evocative and immersive, drawing the reader into the eerie world of Barrowbeck with its dark secrets and mysterious happenings. The sense of decay … Leer más
Suhnwook Lee, a reporter for BBC Korean, shares the story of Yana, a Koryoin who relocated to South Korea from Uzbekistan in 2017 with her family. Yana often translates for her classmates who struggle with the Korean language. Despite the outward appearance of Dunpo Elementary School being similar to other schools in South Korea, there … Leer más
Upon first glance, Dunpo Elementary may seem like any other elementary school in South Korea. However, a closer look reveals stark differences. Despite the appearance of being ethnically Korean, most students at this Asan school cannot speak the language. Eleven-year-old Kim Yana, the best Korean speaker in her class, and her 22 classmates are native … Leer más