The Orphan Master's Son
by Adam Johnson
Taste attributes: dramapoliticalthrillerfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticlinearglossyenclosedemotive & stirringsocial commentaryempowerment/personal growthlove conquers all
Boxlist takeExpect a heavy, unsavoury novel, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like edge over warmth.
Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.3 / 5
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About This Book
The Orphan Master's Son is a 2012 novel by American author Adam Johnson. It deals with intertwined themes of propaganda, identity, and state power in North Korea. The novel was awarded the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
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- Adam Johnson
- Published
- 2012
- Pages
- 496
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