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4.5

jõhker, aga metsikult huvitav ja inspireeriv. palju teadmisi põhja-korea igapäevaelust, sellest, kui raske sealt põgeneda on, hiiglaslikust inimkaubanduse turust hiinas ja sellest, kui raske on lõuna-koreas põhjakorealasena kohaneda. 

insane kogemus. 

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5.0

A very powerful and moving story about a North Korean defector turned human rights advocate. 

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dark reflective fast-paced

2.0


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emotional informative medium-paced

3.5


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5.0

Such a worthwhile read. Difficult all the way through, but with a strong current of hope. Grants a lot of insight into what life really is, and what it should never be. I can’t imagine how difficult it must be to tell this story over and over, but here it is clear and engaging throughout. Will definitely stick with me.

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I was really enjoying this book, but unfortunately half way through I did some digging and found that the author is not 100% trust worthy. She’s been “caught” lying about several things in the book. I say “caught” because some people take it as she is definitely lying and others see it as her not wanting to relive certain trauma’s so she didn’t divulge everything at first and that why her story has slightly changed. But because of all that,  I just don’t feel right finishing the book. Maybe I’ll get back to him some day in the future. But for now I’m going to research a few other NK defectors.

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4.25


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4.0

Many of us are aware of the horrors of North Korea, but this memoir also describes the challenges faced after leaving the country. The horrors escapees endure are hard to read. In my situation, this book did not change my life, but it was educational and inspiring. 

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5.0

A harrowing tale of her will to survive. Heart wrenching and eye opening.

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5.0


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