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246 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573442756
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Cleis Press
Publication date: 14 June 2007
Description
The first novel about present-day North Korea to be published in the West. A moving and true-to-life tale of courage in the face of oppression and exile. Hyejin Kim's Jia follows the adventures of an orphaned young woman, Jia, who has the grace of...
Community Reviews Summary of 53 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
dark 66%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
adventurous 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
tense 33%
Pace
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Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
TortureModerate
Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Physical abuse
246 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573442756
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Cleis Press
Publication date: 14 June 2007
Description
The first novel about present-day North Korea to be published in the West. A moving and true-to-life tale of courage in the face of oppression and exile. Hyejin Kim's Jia follows the adventures of an orphaned young woman, Jia, who has the grace of...
Community Reviews Summary of 53 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
dark 66%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
adventurous 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
tense 33%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
TortureModerate
Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Physical abuse