This was only okay. Shin's story was compelling and horrific, but Harden's writing wasn't a good medium for it. Maybe I hold him to a higher standard This was only okay. Shin's story was compelling and horrific, but Harden's writing wasn't a good medium for it. Maybe I hold him to a higher standard because of other journalist written books like Nothing to Envy, but Harden seemed so hand-wavy about certain things that should be thoroughly researched facts....more
What an informative and gripping look at people's lives in North Korea. I liked this a lot more than Orphan Master's son and I can see how this book iWhat an informative and gripping look at people's lives in North Korea. I liked this a lot more than Orphan Master's son and I can see how this book influenced some of the scenes in that one. ...more
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