Everything Happened at Once - Choi Jin-young

Everything Happened at Once

(Author: Choi Jin-young)

The highly anticipated new novel from Choi Jin-young, the record-breaking Korean author of 'Hunger'—an instant cult classic exploring survival, love, and human resilience in a post-apocalyptic world.

What is the date today? Here, time doesn't pass in days. I wouldn't be surprised if spring slid straight into summer, if I looked at a clear lake and saw an old woman in my reflection.

Overnight, a mutant virus wipes out half of the world's population, bringing civilization as we know it to a sudden collapse. In the lawless new world that emerges, dark superstitions take hold, including a terrifying belief that children's livers can grant immunity to the disease.

Inside an isolated apartment block, an unlikely group breaks out of quarantine and escapes in a stolen lorry, embarking on a perilous journey across an achingly empty, desolate Eurasian landscape. Guided by hope, fellow defectors, and found family—including a wandering travel agent, a mixed-race divorcee reclaiming her desires, and a deaf girl traversing the frozen continent barefoot—they navigate a world turned completely upside down.

Haunting, intimate, and deeply tender, Everything Happened at Once charts the landscapes of human connection and the enduring will to love until the very end, making liferafts out of the small miracles of everyday life.

Key Highlights:

• Acclaimed Translated Fiction: Written by Choi Jin-young, celebrated and record-breaking author of Hunger.

• Gripping Post-Apocalyptic Narrative: A poignant, atmosphere-driven story of

  • Diverse & Compelling Characters: Features a richly drawn ensemble navigating love, loss, and resilience across Eurasia.

  • Critically Praised: Hailed as an "instant cult classic" by Harper's Bazaar.

  survival, humanity, and found family amidst societal collapse.