A review by mabersold
Dear Leader: Poet, Spy, Escapee - A Look Inside North Korea by Jang Jin-sung

5.0

Fantastic, gripping account of a party insider's escape from North Korea. Unlike "Nothing to Envy," which I read last year, this book focuses more on what happens after you cross the river and escape into China, while the other focuses more on life in North Korea. Additionally, the author gives details on the party's inner workings and even some of his own interactions with Kim Jong-il himself. This is a very exciting and eye-opening book, and helps further make the case that North Korea is pretty much the worst place in the world.