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A Goodreads user asked this question about Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West:
I read this book but I'm still a little confused about what's true and what's not. I understand that there was some sort of scandal because Shin was not entirely truthful about his story at first. But is everything in this book true? I'd ahte to think I read something that's not.
Lesley I'm only half finished with the book but, because I have read 3 or 4 other books about North Korea and follow it in the news, in general, I would say …moreI'm only half finished with the book but, because I have read 3 or 4 other books about North Korea and follow it in the news, in general, I would say everything is true. Maybe not small details, but the vast majority of how the camps and political system work. What he was not truthful about was who actually ratted on his mother and brother. (less)
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Escape from Camp 14
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