A review by alexblackreads
In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom by Yeonmi Park, Maryanne Vollers
4.0
It took me a day to read this book. It was absolutely incredible, and so worthwhile. If you're interested in North Korea, I think this is a must read. Honestly, if you're just interested in memoirs or refugees or Asian politics (as it covers both Koreas, China, and a bit of Mongolia), this is fantastic. I gained so much from this book, both knowledge and understanding.
I think the only thing keeping this from being five stars for me was that it felt too short. Between the actual length (just under 270 pages) and how quick it is to read, it felt a little bare bones. I really wish there had been more, and I think this book could have benefited from an additional hundred plus pages.
But overall it was amazing. I honestly can't recommend this book enough. The best nonfiction book I've read this year by far.
I think the only thing keeping this from being five stars for me was that it felt too short. Between the actual length (just under 270 pages) and how quick it is to read, it felt a little bare bones. I really wish there had been more, and I think this book could have benefited from an additional hundred plus pages.
But overall it was amazing. I honestly can't recommend this book enough. The best nonfiction book I've read this year by far.