Cameron-Ashley H. (BigGreenChair) reviewed on 6/2/2015 + 454 more book reviews

Incredible writing and I'm glad I read it. That being said, others noted it was grim to read. Americans just can't fathom (and certainly neither could I) living the way the North Koreans do in this book. Impossible for us to 'step into the mind and character' of a North Korean citizen, but reading this does give you a lot of insight and keeps you thinking for hours afterwards. I can see why it won the Pulitzer Prize. Don't avoid reading it simply because your heart is too tender, give it a try. The writing is just superb.

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