Mr. Johnson combines fable like elements and vivid emotional details to create a story that has the nuance of deeply felt portrait and the boldness of a cartoon. He captures the ugly horrors that Jun Do gets involved in, or witness to while giving the visceral sense of the world where the character lives in. This is by making his hero and the nightmare he goes through come so thoroughly alive. The Orphan Master’s Son does not only open a frightening window on the mysterious North Korea kingdom but also excavates the meaning of sacrifice and love. Many readers have always commented on how interesting it is.

Orphan Master’s Son Synopsis

The novel follows a young man’s journey through the dark tunnels, icy waters and eerie chambers of the most mysterious dictatorship on earth. Park Jun Do is the haunted son of a lost mother and an influential father running Long Tomorrow, which is a work camp for orphans. The boy is given the first test of power, picking that orphans eat first. He comes to the attention of his superiors in the state due to his loyalties and keen instincts, making him rise in ranks and to start a journey which has no return.

Jun Do considering himself a humble citizen of the world’s greatest nation, becomes a professional kidnapper. He has to navigate the arbitrary violence, shifting rules, and baffling demands in Korea so as to survive. He later boldly takes on a treacherous role of becoming a rival to Kim Jong II. This was because of being driven to the absolute limits that any human being could endure, in his attempt to save the woman he loves, Sun Moon.

Where does it triumph?

The novel is partly a story of lost innocence, partly a breathless thriller, and partly a story of romantic love; hence it triumphs in every level. The orphan master’s son is not only a real portrait of a hidden world rife with corruption, hunger, and casual cruelty but also camaraderie, stolen moments of beauty and love.

Who Should You Read?

The orphan master’s son is best for readers who enjoy fast-paced political thriller. This is because of its highly conflicted world in the heavily guarded North Korea confines.  Johnson has made the fantastical careening tale novel, encourage the willing suspension of disbelieve using his extensive research, and travel to the most secretive nation on earth.

In conclusion, the orphan master’s son is a remarkable novel that is set in North Korea. It accomplishes the impossible. Adam Johnson takes the paper-mache creation and turns it into a real and enthralling place that readers will always find it unforgettable. It is an audacious act of imagination and an intimate narrative about one of the most closed nations in the world.

About the Author

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William is the marketing manager of Bookkaholic Magazine. He is an avid lover of Korean literature and enjoys reading lots of non-ficitona nd historical fiction. If you are interested in finding out more about him take a look at Bookkaholic  Book Magazine