A review by annakim
Banned Book Club by Kim Hyun Sook, Ryan Estrada

4.0

I don't think a lot of people know that in the period between the Korean War and early 90's, the government was led by a series of dictators who were presidents by title only. This time was marked by poverty and increasing civil unrest and the 80's were a particular violent period with students protesting the government. The recently impeached South Korean President, who was also the country's first female President, is the daughter of one of the country's most notorious dictators; a fact that is commented on by one of the characters in the graphic novel.
Honestly, if you are a librarian, a teacher, or anyone who strongly believes in the power of the written word to open minds and stands against censorship, this book is for you. It looks deceptively simple, but the story does a great job of capturing this time period where books and ideas were worth fighting and going to prison for.