DOLKI MIN

Books

WALKING PRACTICE

Film rights sold to Dakota Johnson’s company, Teatime Pictures

Marzena Stefanska Wydawnictwo

Kwiaty Orientu / Polish

ADD / Italy

EunhangNaMu / Korean (March 2022)

Translated by Victoria Caulde

2022 Assistant’s Pick across Harper One

Stranded on Earth after a crash, a shapeshifting alien embarks on a terrifying hunt for sustenance, only to end up questioning the very essence of existence and identity in Dolki Min's riveting debut, "Walking Practice."

Thrown into a world ruled by Earth's gravity, this extraterrestrial being discovers a disturbing solution for mobility: hunting humans. By mirroring their prey's deepest desires, altering their gender, and appearance accordingly, they lure them into a deadly trap. However, a failed attempt to claim a victim's life throws the alien into profound introspection.

"Walking Practice" is not just a spine-chilling tale of an otherworldly predator. It's an evocative critique of societal constructs that ostracize the queer, disabled, and those daring to defy conventions. Through this alien's journey, Min brilliantly explores the paradox of humanity: how the very beings we deem 'alien' mirror our most intrinsic emotions and how our own feelings of alienation can profoundly shape our lives.

As touted by Ms. Magazine, if you're seeking a story that melds thrill with poignant social commentary, "Walking Practice" is the novel to devour. Dive into a narrative that blurs the lines between humanity and alienness, making you question where one ends and the other begins.