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A review by randomdawdler
The Girl with Seven Names by Hyeonseo Lee
5.0
This is a very insightful and sobering read which gives the reader a good idea of what the culture of regular North Koreans is like, or was at the time it refers to. I liked that some of the language is quoted, if sparingly, with good, descriptive pieces explaining the authors view/take on things. Its obviously not a light read and yet its quite digestible, with shortish chapters.
I liked that it contains a map and some photos, to help you to picture things. I couldn't not say I greatly respect and admire the author for what she did - for herself and, perhaps moreso(?), for her family. It is quite a long and a little complicated story but its an important story, highlighting a very secretive country and the irony/frustration of North and South still being quite so divided.
I can only wish the author well, thank her for sharing her story and thoroughly recommend it to others.
I liked that it contains a map and some photos, to help you to picture things. I couldn't not say I greatly respect and admire the author for what she did - for herself and, perhaps moreso(?), for her family. It is quite a long and a little complicated story but its an important story, highlighting a very secretive country and the irony/frustration of North and South still being quite so divided.
I can only wish the author well, thank her for sharing her story and thoroughly recommend it to others.