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Nothing to envy
ordinary lives in North Korea
Book • 2009
In this landmark work of literary nonfiction, Barbara Demick follows the lives of six North Korean citizens over fifteen years, a period marked by significant events such as the death of Kim Il-sung, the rise of Kim Jong-il, and a devastating famine that killed one-fifth of the population.
Demick's meticulous reporting brings to life the Orwellian world of North Korea, where displays of affection are punished, informants are rewarded, and an offhand remark can lead to severe punishment.
The book humanizes the North Korean people, showing how they fall in love, raise families, nurture ambitions, and struggle for survival, ultimately leading to their profound disillusionment with the government.
Demick's meticulous reporting brings to life the Orwellian world of North Korea, where displays of affection are punished, informants are rewarded, and an offhand remark can lead to severe punishment.
The book humanizes the North Korean people, showing how they fall in love, raise families, nurture ambitions, and struggle for survival, ultimately leading to their profound disillusionment with the government.
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Recommended by Kimberly Goody for its insights into the ordinary lives of North Koreans and recent history.
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