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Star of the North

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by D.B. John (Goodreads Author)

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Are we expecting a part 2 ?
D.B. John I think so. Jenna's story will continue. And Mrs Moon's. They've been part of my life for so long now. I can't let them go just yet...…moreI think so. Jenna's story will continue. And Mrs Moon's. They've been part of my life for so long now. I can't let them go just yet...(less)
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Since when did you know you wanted to write about North Corea? Did any special event happened during your visit to North Corea that had an impact in the plot or characters of the book? (Sorry for my english, I’m from Spain)
D.B. John I knew I wanted to write about North Korea when I saw that dramatic news from Pyongyang on December 19, 2011. At noon on that day, Ri Chung Hee, the c…moreI knew I wanted to write about North Korea when I saw that dramatic news from Pyongyang on December 19, 2011. At noon on that day, Ri Chung Hee, the country's notorious news announcer, announced that Kim Jong-il had died while working on board his train. Before she had even speaking people were running into the streets in disbelief, crying and wailing and throwing themselves on the snow. It was as if they were under a spell. But I sensed that behind the tears there was fear. Everyone knew what punishment awaited those whose eyes were dry. I guess that's what made me take the plunge. Four months later I was in North Korea...(less)
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What is the content like in this book? Is there any sex/swearing?
Winston Forrest Fortunately no. This is a good thriller which doesn't descend into sex and abuse. The one fault is it is written for readers who think in black and wh…moreFortunately no. This is a good thriller which doesn't descend into sex and abuse. The one fault is it is written for readers who think in black and white. America = Good. North Korea = Bad. Life is more subtle than that. Still, the author writes a strong story about the emotions of the people which raises this book far above average. (less)
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