Friend : A Novel from North Korea

by Paek Nam-nyong

Rating: 3 (1 vote)

Tags: Set in North Korea Male author

Friend

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Paek Nam-nyong's Friend is a tale of marital intrigue, abuse, and divorce in North Korea. This groundbreaking translation of one of North Korea's most popular writers offers English-language readers a page-turner full of psychological tension as well as a revealing portrait of a society that is typically seen as closed to the outside world.

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Read Around The World Challenge user profile avatar for Leanne
(4 months ago)
26 Dec, 2023
Of interest is that most authors are required to write to reflect that cultural morals of the current leader/s. It explains a lot about this book.
Read Around The World Challenge user profile avatar for Leanne
(4 months ago)
27 Dec, 2023
Enjoyed this. It tells a lot about the country when it is understood how and why books are written.

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