How I Became a North Korean by Krys Lee

How I Became a North Korean

Krys Lee

246 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional sad slow-paced
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Yongju is an accomplished student from one of North Korea's most prominent families. Jangmi, on the other hand, has had to fend for herself since childhood, most recently by smuggling goods across the border. Then there is Danny, a Chinese-America...

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Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
dark 71%
sad 64%
challenging 57%
tense 50%
informative 28%
reflective 28%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 26%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 42% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 21% | Yes: 21%

Average rating

3.47

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