A review by tnociti
The Last Exiles by Ann Shin

challenging emotional sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I enjoyed the experience of the setting - it's rare to read a novel set in current North Korea.  The story itself was both tense, sad, hopeful, and pushing the edges of convenience/coincidence maybe?  I kept wanting more, and I didn't want to leave it, but I also kept looking to see how much more was left.  I feel like maybe I needed less scope - or deeper character development.  
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