The Plotters
von Un-su Kim
Warum lesen
Set in an off-kilter, bureaucratic underworld in Seoul where assassinations are orchestrated by shadow masterminds, it follows Reseng, a contract killer raised inside a front library. When he hesitates on an assignment, he unravels a subversive conspiracy that threatens the entire system. It is a stylish blend of noir, sharp satire, and existential musing translated seamlessly into English by Sora Kim-Russell.
Wo du es bekommst
For listening, the English unabridged audiobook is narrated by Arthur Lee and can be streamed or purchased in the Netherlands via Storytel, Nextory, Audible, Apple Books, and Google Play Audiobooks. Digital audio and ebooks are occasionally available through the Online Bibliotheek or Libby with a participating Dutch library card. Physical copies in English or Dutch translation (De planners) are widely stocked at bol.com, Athenaeum Boekhandel, and the American Book Center.
Was dich erwartet
Expect a deadpan, darkly comic, and gritty tone that feels like a cross between a classic hardboiled thriller and absurd Korean cinema. The pacing is deliberate, weaving kinetic action bursts with quiet, philosophical reflections. It is easy to follow yet rich in mood. Content notes include graphic gun violence, bloody assassinations, and bleak underworld themes.
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