How I Became a North Korean by Krys Lee

How I Became a North Korean

Krys Lee

246 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional sad slow-paced

Description

Yongju is an accomplished student from one of North Korea's most prominent families. Jangmi, on the other hand, has had to fend for herself since childhood, most recently by smuggling goods across the border. Then there is Danny, a Chinese-America...

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Community Reviews Summary of 125 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
emotional 77%
challenging 66%
sad 66%
tense 44%
informative 33%
reflective 33%
inspiring 22%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 11%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 40%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 33% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%

Average rating

3.52

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