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beebop459's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
alliejoy's review against another edition
3.5
"You can't really grow and learn unless you have a language to grow within. [...] reading was teaching me what it meant to be alive, to be human."
I remember watching Yeonmi Park's UN speech and being absolutely horrified. This book brings to light more details and information, but I already had an idea of what to expect, so it was less shocking. I believe everyone should read this book, or at least listen to her UN speech.
I remember watching Yeonmi Park's UN speech and being absolutely horrified. This book brings to light more details and information, but I already had an idea of what to expect, so it was less shocking. I believe everyone should read this book, or at least listen to her UN speech.
celtic67's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed this book, no I was informed by it. I was informed by what we take for granted....... Food, a home, an education and the right to self determination. Things that others do not have...... or if they do it's through hard struggle and danger to themselves and those they leave behind. It's a book that shocks the foundations of western complacency. I urge you to read this book by Yeonmi Park and you will feel educated, feel compassion and never take anything for granted again. A book worthy of 5 stars.
jakke's review against another edition
emotional
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4.0
sipri's review against another edition
challenging
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sad
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5.0
mikaellen's review against another edition
3.5
This book was my first time really learning about North Korea, and it was jarring to say the least. Major kudos to the author for being brave enough to tell her story!
Major trigger warnings for SA and human trafficking.
Major trigger warnings for SA and human trafficking.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Trafficking, and Suicidal thoughts
nikkilpzs's review against another edition
5.0
I don't think I have the words to articulate the impact of this book, and I don't know if I ever will. Yeonmi Park's story will stay with me for a very long time–likely the rest of my life–and I recommend that everyone read this book.