Katie asked this question about The Orphan Master's Son:
Hello, does anyone know how accurate this book is considered to be in its depiction of North Korea? I'm always curious when someone writes about life in a country that they're not from, but all the more so when it's a country that few have really visited or spent time in.
Carolyn You might be interested in the non-fiction book, Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea by Barbara Demick which gives greater insight into the…moreYou might be interested in the non-fiction book, Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea by Barbara Demick which gives greater insight into the background and daily lives of several people.(less)
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