The Accusation: Forbidden Stories from Inside North Korea by Bandi

The Accusation: Forbidden Stories from Inside North Korea

Bandi with Deborah Smith (Translator)

288 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical literary short stories dark informative sad medium-paced

Description

The Accusation is a deeply moving and eye-opening work of fiction that paints a powerful portrait of life under the North Korean regime. Set during the period of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il's leadership, the seven stories that make up The Accusati...

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Moods

sad 64%
dark 62%
informative 55%
challenging 46%
emotional 41%
reflective 39%
tense 30%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 3%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 22%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 24% | Character: 17% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | N/A: 18% | No: 14% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 10% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 3%

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