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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.

Michele I have read several books on North Korea (it fascinates me!) including the ones listed below. My absolute favorite is "The Girl with Seven Names: A No…moreI have read several books on North Korea (it fascinates me!) including the ones listed below. My absolute favorite is "The Girl with Seven Names: A North Korean Defector’s Story" by Hyeonseo Lee. I literally "felt" like I lived in North Korea while reading her book–the dark isolation, the cold mountains, the loneliness, the hunger and the abject poverty. She loves her home country and she shares that as well. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to "experience" life in North Korea.(less)

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