A review by paperbacksandpines
Brother's Keeper by Julie Lee

4.0

I've read many nonfiction books about North Korean defectors but I haven't read many fiction books about people living in North Korea, especially middle grade fiction books. This book has a very watered down view of what life is like for people living in North Korea but for a middle grade reader, it would be a great introduction to the topic.

As well as themes of loyalty, collectivism, and poverty, there's also an emphasis on obedience and perfection that the main character found it hard to live up to.

This is a great book!