The Last Exiles by Ann Shin

The Last Exiles

Ann Shin

336 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

An unforgettable saga inspired by true events, The Last Exiles is a searing portrait of a young couple in North Korea and their fight for love and freedom Jin and Suja met and fell in love while studying at university in Pyongyang. She was a young...

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Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews

Moods

emotional 68%
sad 50%
tense 46%
challenging 41%
dark 41%
adventurous 36%
hopeful 29%
informative 29%
inspiring 18%
reflective 18%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 20%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 35% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 17%

Average rating

3.76

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