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A review by sakisreads
The Accusation: Forbidden Stories from Inside North Korea by Bandi
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
✨ Thrifted ✨
I found this book difficult in a number of ways. Firstly, the fact that it was smuggled out of North Korea and made it internationally was dramatic (and when they were discussing how it was done, I was on the edge of my seat) 😫 Secondly, the way it was made into a short collection of stories made it slightly harder to get into each and every character and their perspectives. These are the reasons why I’m giving it a 3.5 out of 5 stars ✨
But all in all, imagine being able to write like this under a dictatorship! I am hopeful that whatever has become of Bandi, that they are okay 🥺 Thank you! ❤️
I found this book difficult in a number of ways. Firstly, the fact that it was smuggled out of North Korea and made it internationally was dramatic (and when they were discussing how it was done, I was on the edge of my seat) 😫 Secondly, the way it was made into a short collection of stories made it slightly harder to get into each and every character and their perspectives. These are the reasons why I’m giving it a 3.5 out of 5 stars ✨
But all in all, imagine being able to write like this under a dictatorship! I am hopeful that whatever has become of Bandi, that they are okay 🥺 Thank you! ❤️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Blood, and Police brutality