The Accusation: Forbidden Stories From Inside North Korea by Bandi

The Accusation: Forbidden Stories From Inside North Korea

Bandi with Deborah Smith (Translator)

247 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical literary short stories dark informative sad medium-paced
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"A collection of searing and heart-wrenching stories by an anonymous North Korean writer who is still living in the country, The Accusation was secretly brought to South Korea in order to be published there and abroad. Seventeen publishers around ...

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Moods

sad 65%
informative 60%
dark 55%
challenging 47%
emotional 45%
reflective 42%
tense 32%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 3%
mysterious 3%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 17%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 52% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 13% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 14% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.97

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