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Living a solitary life in a remote valley along the Tumen River separating North Korea and China, a Chinese ginseng hunter is little aware of what is happening in the outside world, until figures hiding in the fields, corpses floating in the river, rumors of violence and murder, and a fateful meeting with a young North Korean prostitute intrude on his solitude. 20,000 first printing.
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A Chinese ginseng hunter lives alone in the valley, where he spends his days preparing for winter. He is scarcely aware of the larger world until shadowy figures, floating bodies, and rumors of murder begin to intrude on his cherished solitude. Then, on a trip to Yanji, he meets a young North Korean prostitute. Through her vivid tales, the tragedy occurring across the river unfolds, and soon the hunter realizes that the fates of the young woman and four others rest in his hands.An unforgettable look at life along the fragile border between China and North Korea, The Ginseng Hunter is a confirmation of Jeff Talarigo's talent for finding humanity in the most unexpected places.
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