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Without You, There Is No Us: My Time with the Sons of North Korea's Elite by Suki Kim
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5.0
As someone who knows very little about North Korea, this book was fascinating. I found it incredibly compelling in many ways, and I'm grateful for Kim's bravery in writing and sharing it. I found this book heartbreaking, but also surprisingly enjoyable. I wish I could find out more about how the students' lives have gone on in the time since Kim was with them, but I'm sure she wishes that were possible far more than I do. I would definitely recommend this book as a rare and unique look into the lives of upper class young men in North Korea.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Xenophobia, Slavery, Sexual harassment, Death, Grief, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Animal death, Bullying, Vomit, Violence, Religious bigotry, Racism, Murder, and Sexism
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