John Calpin answers “I haven't ever read anything about North...”

Anchit asked this question about Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea:

I haven't ever read anything about North Korea or Russia. I'm also very bad at political facts, events and "who's who"s. Any idea whether I'll understand this book?

John Calpin A must read, given the latest round of missile launching I wanted to understand the real North Korea. This book provides fantastic insight of the ever…moreA must read, given the latest round of missile launching I wanted to understand the real North Korea. This book provides fantastic insight of the everyday citizen. Hard to believe humanity could be so ill treated.

Very well written, a story of individuals and their life under the horrendous dictatorship of a crazed leadership.

Strongly recommend...I couldn't put it down. It is not political (less)

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