A Harsh Trial

There’s no nightmare scarier than reality. Nothing obstructs justice more than the imperfection of the law. And nothing speaks louder than silence. Kan In-ho knows this firsthand. The world as he knows it collapses when he takes a job at a boarding school for the deaf and mute. Nobody thinks a young teacher could change anything. After all, where despair and hopelessness reign, there’s no room for hope.

Kong Ji-eon’s new novel is a story that won’t leave anyone indifferent: the author skillfully raises such important themes as compassion and love for one’s neighbor. It shows how vital it is not to give up and to fight not only for yourself, but also for your children’s future.