Books of The Times: ‘The Orphan Master’s Son’ by Adam Johnson - Review
Adam Johnson’s novel recounts the adventures of Jun Do, a North Korean soldier, kidnapper and surveillance officer who becomes complicit in the state’s crimes and then falls in love with an actress.
From: NYT > Books
Thursday, 12 January, 2012
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