BOOKS FROM NORTH KOREAFriend : A Novel from North Korea
Description:
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.
Reviews:
(11 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.
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(11 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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