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291 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307720658
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Crown
Publication date: 14 October 2014
Description
A haunting memoir of teaching English to the sons of North Korea's ruling class during the last six months of Kim Jong-il's reignEvery day, three times a day, the students march in two straight lines, singing praises to Kim Jong-il and North Korea...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,598 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
emotional 50%
sad 42%
challenging 41%
tense 35%
dark 33%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 5%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 14%
Average rating
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Graphic
Confinement, Body horror, ColonisationModerate
Slavery, Religious bigotry, XenophobiaMinor
Animal death, Sexism, Medical content
291 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307720658
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Crown
Publication date: 14 October 2014
Description
A haunting memoir of teaching English to the sons of North Korea's ruling class during the last six months of Kim Jong-il's reignEvery day, three times a day, the students march in two straight lines, singing praises to Kim Jong-il and North Korea...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,598 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
emotional 50%
sad 42%
challenging 41%
tense 35%
dark 33%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 5%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 14%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Body horror, ColonisationModerate
Slavery, Religious bigotry, XenophobiaMinor
Animal death, Sexism, Medical content