Reviews tagging 'Racism'
Without You, There Is No Us: My Time with the Sons of North Korea's Elite by Suki Kim
2 reviews
sakisreads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
slow-paced
3.5
✨ Thrifted ✨
Definitely not my favourite book I think I’ve ever read; it was very bitty in parts and boring in others (not because of the content, but the way in which it was written). However, Suki Kim does note that this was to get a rare perspective of a Korean-American person having a teaching career in North Korea. The taboo element did feel thrilling in some parts as well, and so I applaud her effort! 👏🏼
The missionary presence at this university also shook me up 😳
3.5 out of 5 stars for me ✨ Thank you!
Definitely not my favourite book I think I’ve ever read; it was very bitty in parts and boring in others (not because of the content, but the way in which it was written). However, Suki Kim does note that this was to get a rare perspective of a Korean-American person having a teaching career in North Korea. The taboo element did feel thrilling in some parts as well, and so I applaud her effort! 👏🏼
The missionary presence at this university also shook me up 😳
3.5 out of 5 stars for me ✨ Thank you!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Religious bigotry, and Violence
skudiklier's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
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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