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.
False Yes its quite accurate; i have verified it through various sources. This is a very very well written book and i dont say that for many.
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Yes its quite accurate; i have verified it through various sources. This is a very very well written book and i dont say that for many.
You might also want to read a similar but true life story book about DPRK.

Escape from Camp 14. Thts the name yes. Die Kim!(less)
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