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Prix d'excellence SF Awards 2018

"Fuyons-nous, dans un endroit plus dangereux."

L'histoire de filles qui se sont sauvées

La première collection de romans de science-fiction d'Amil, qui a construit son propre monde d'œuvres sur une plate-forme en dehors du monde littéraire établi. Aux filles qui ne connaissent pas le monde, le monde ne demande pas aux garçons d'ouvrir la porte et de sortir. Comme le dit la phrase du titre 《Roadkill》, "Nous avons toujours été des êtres rares et mystérieux", les filles sont des êtres en peluche dans les normes de la société. Ce livre peut être vu comme un processus dans lequel des êtres empaillés ouvrent la porte et sortent et font face au monde à leur manière. Les lecteurs regardent les personnages principaux faire un pas contre l'oppression. Et après avoir suivi un complot élaboré, il se rend compte qu'ils ne sont pas différents de lui. 《Roadkill》 donnera aux lecteurs le plaisir d'élargir le monde.

RoadKill

The six stories in RoadKill vary in length, subject, and narrative. “Rabi” brings to life a vast universe, and is quite unusual compared to traditional novellas. The title story “RoadKill” successfully weaves a near-future dystopian universe into a length that fits the short story format. “Welcome to the Alps Grand Park” depicts post-COVID Korean society from the viewpoints of various characters, and “Door Viewer” follows the plot of a thriller, to talk about gaslighting and sexual violence in literary circles. All the pieces show an outstanding quality, each carrying its own unique rhythm.
Amil’s novels are for readers in contemporary times. At the same time, they explore traditional themes. The author once said herself that she wanted to write a story using the all-time literary theme of “the damsel in distress.” This genre traditionally entails mythical heroes embarking on a journey, whilst the feminine characters are generally not recommended to embark on adventures. But Amil’s girls do. Without any superpowers, a competent helper, and lacking absolute perfection. Instead, the innocence they keep inside themselves allows them to be fascinated by the world.
The book cover illustration is also related to the theme. Illustrator Bang, Sang-ho is a world-renowned artist who worked on BTS’ 4th full album Map Of The Soul: 7, and NCT’s mini-album Cherry Bomb. The cover illustration entitled “ego” demonstrates a scene in which the first-ever woman confronts the world in a raw state. RoadKill definitely delves into a serious theme, but the way it is told is not as dark as the older generation would have written it. Especially, the dedication at the end of “RoadKill” notes, “To the girl band, OH MY GIRL,” which openly reveals that the author was inspired by the “idol band” culture and that her works carry contemporary characteristics. Thus, RoadKill proves that even today, there are literary works that defy social problems and that such works are written by the younger generation whom the older generation had previously criticized as being “childish and immature.”

“우리 도망치자, 더 위험한 곳으로.”

스스로 구원이 된 소녀들의 이야기

기성문단 밖 플랫폼에서 독자적인 작품 세계를 구축해온 아밀의 첫 SF 소설집. 아밀의 작품에는 매번 소녀들이 등장한다. 세상을 알지 못하는 이 소녀들에게 세상은 소년들에게 하듯 문을 열고 나오라고 하지 않는다. ‘우리는 늘 희귀하고 신비로운 존재였다’는 표제작 〈로드킬〉의 문장이 말해주듯, 소녀들은 사회의 규범 속 박제된 존재들이다. 이 책은 박제된 존재들이 자신의 방법으로 문을 열고 나와 세상과 마주하는 과정이라고 보아도 좋을 것이다. 독자들은 억압에 맞서 한 걸음씩 내딛는 주인공들을 지켜본다. 그리고 정교한 플롯을 따라간 끝에 그들이 자신과 다르지 않다는 점을 깨닫는다. 《로드킬》은 독자에게 세계가 확장되는 즐거움을 선사할 것이다.