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The Orphan Master's Son

A Novel

by Adam Johnson · 2012 · 443 pages

Stephen King
Stephen King
Recommended by 1 elite

Recommended by 1 Elite

Stephen King

About This Book

A novel set in North Korea following the life of Pak Jun Do as he rises from a state orphanage to a position of high-level espionage and eventually power. The story explores the impact of a totalitarian regime on individual identity, propaganda, and the human capacity for resilience and sacrifice.

Book Details

Published

2012

Pages

443

Language

en

ISBN

9780812982626

Awards & Recognition

Pulitzer Prize for FictionDayton Literary Peace PrizeCalifornia Book Award

Audiobook Available

19h 20m
Narrated by Tim Kang, Josiah D. Lee, James Kyson Lee, Adam Johnson

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