The Accusation: Forbidden Stories From Inside North Korea by Bandi

The Accusation: Forbidden Stories From Inside North Korea

Bandi with Deborah Smith (Translator)

256 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical literary short stories dark informative sad medium-paced

Description

"A collection of searing and heart-wrenching stories by an anonymous North Korean writer who is still living in the country, The Accusation was secretly brought to South Korea in order to be published there and abroad. Seventeen publishers around ...

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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%

Average rating

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