291 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307720658
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Crown
Publication date: 14 October 2014
Description
A haunting memoir of teaching English to the sons of North Korea's ruling class during the last six months of Kim Jong-il's reignEvery day, three times a day, the students march in two straight lines, singing praises to Kim Jong-il and North Korea...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,147 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
emotional 50%
challenging 43%
sad 40%
tense 34%
dark 32%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 5%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 3%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 15%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Animal death, Body horrorModerate
Slavery, Xenophobia, Religious bigotryMinor
Sexism, Bullying, Infidelity
291 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307720658
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Crown
Publication date: 14 October 2014
Description
A haunting memoir of teaching English to the sons of North Korea's ruling class during the last six months of Kim Jong-il's reignEvery day, three times a day, the students march in two straight lines, singing praises to Kim Jong-il and North Korea...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,147 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
emotional 50%
challenging 43%
sad 40%
tense 34%
dark 32%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 5%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 3%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 15%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Animal death, Body horrorModerate
Slavery, Xenophobia, Religious bigotryMinor
Sexism, Bullying, Infidelity