The Orphan Master’s Son
by Adam Johnson · 2012
Buy on AmazonThe 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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"This harrowing novel of survival in North Korea fits Stephen King's interest in extreme human endurance and the psychological toll of oppressive systems. It lands in the same neighborhood as his explorations of good and evil under duress."
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"I’m loving Adam Johnson’s “The Orphan Master’s Son,” set in North Korea. The novel won this year’s Pulitzer but, more important, comes with the enthralled recommendations of writer friends."
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