Summary
No one harms. We are herbivorous humans.
'Eun and Soohan, living in the same building.
A struggle of herbivore man and woman who dream of their own sanctuary away from the carnivorous world.'
Sometime, the term 'herbivore man and woman' emerged.
This new breed of humanity aims for a more meaningful life with minimal consumption rather than an insatiable desire for more. However, upon closer inspection, it's not all romantic Bohemianism. At times, they are pushed out of the challenging carnivorous world and forced to become herbivorous due to circumstances. Desire to achieve dreams, desire to possess, desire to love - all of these desires confronted by the feeble youth of this era in the face of endless survival competition. We cheer for them.
Book review by Atnoon
"Can we survive 'safely'?"
Lately, I often find myself pondering, "Can we live safely?" The rapidly deteriorating natural environment, increasingly heinous crimes, whether walking down the street, using the restroom, or even traveling by boat - the constant threats to survival are ever-present. In the midst of adverse conditions and relentless competition, we always fear that someone might harm us. On the contrary, at times we find ourselves in situations where we cannot survive without harming others. In this era, maintaining self-esteem as a human is not an easy task.
"Is it possible to live without harming anything?"
The protagonists, Soohan and Eun, who refer to themselves as herbivore humans, struggle to find a way to survive without harming anyone in the modern society symbolized by the "carnivorous world." In a society where competition is fierce, their survival strategy seems passive and immature. Sometimes, they face defeat in the competition and are disheartened, blaming themselves. However, these herbivore individuals continue to survive in their own way, undeterred.
Through the survival methods they acquire, they reflect on 'coexistence' with their neighbors, the environment, and animals.
Author's review
Author. Mijin Jung
I am working as a screenplay writer.
Lately, I find myself thinking a lot about wanting to live peacefully and safely.
Some of the books I have written include "Mr. Who", "Clipped Fingernails", "Good night, Coco", "The bone", "The rest stop" and "The bone".
Illustrator. Eujin Kim
I am an urban dweller who loves nature and aspires to live a life that resembles nature. Even though I lack sunlight and the ground shakes, I'm cultivating a positive outlook that sprouts and grows through my art. In my lifelong painting journey, the precious fruit I've harvested for the first time is 'No Harm'.
BOOK TRAILER