A review by kaylscl
A River in Darkness: One Man's Escape from North Korea by Masaji Ishikawa

5.0

The author’s journey is heartbreakingly tragic, filled with unimaginable suffering and resilience. He details devastating experiences and the inhumane living conditions he had to endure. His memoir gave me insight into the dark reality of living in North Korea. It also reshaped my perspective on life and what I often take for granted.

(I seen a lot of reviews saying that this book came off as whining or bias, which is a crazy thing to say about someone who was suffering from starvation along with everyone they know. Those reviews come from a place of privilege)