Barbara J. (johnjohn) reviewed on 1/25/2016 + 6 more book reviews

A fascinating view of life in North Korea. This book chronicles the life of former residents of the totalitarian regime and their flight to escape. The best book that I have read in a long time. You get to see how the North Koreans have to live and struggle to find enough food and heat resources to sustain life. Many don't make it and starve to death. People are required to spy on everyone and report if anyone complains about the government. They must report to work every day but get no paycheck for months and years on end. Electricity is sporadic and generally reserved for the capital Pyongyang. It makes you glad that you live in a capitalist country.

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