3.0

Having a powerful story to tell and being able to tell it powerfully are two separate things. This book never fully engaged me as a reader because I never felt connected with the author. The narrative seemed to lack the emotional depth and description necessary to communicate effectively. In spite of this, the author and other North Korean refugees like her have a powerful platform to share the truth of the oppression they have experienced, and I applaud the courage it took to share her story.