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A River in Darkness: One Man's Escape from North Korea
by Masaji Ishikawa
This book was incredible. It's short and by no stretch of imagination a literary masterpiece. It's just a very very well written story. There is just the right amount of self deprecating humor combined with just the right amount of anger and lamentation.
I think what really captivated me was the point of view. This author isn't a journalist or a political critic who presents life in North Korea and analyzes the geopolitical climate. He's a simple farmer who tells his story of horror.
I highly recommend this book to everyone, but especially to people who have never experienced a totalitarian regime.
I think what really captivated me was the point of view. This author isn't a journalist or a political critic who presents life in North Korea and analyzes the geopolitical climate. He's a simple farmer who tells his story of horror.
I highly recommend this book to everyone, but especially to people who have never experienced a totalitarian regime.