The Orphan Master's Son by Adam Johnson

The Orphan Master's Son

Adam Johnson

434 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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An epic novel and a thrilling literary discovery, The Orphan Master's Son follows a young man's journey through the icy waters, dark tunnels, and eerie spy chambers of the world's most mysterious dictatorship, North Korea. Pak Jun Do is the haunte...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,145 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
tense 59%
challenging 56%
emotional 44%
adventurous 42%
sad 42%
reflective 25%
informative 23%
mysterious 22%
funny 7%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 4%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 36%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 38% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 27% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.02

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