Incredible true story of a half Japanese/half Korean man who was born in Japan in poverty. He and his family were convinced (with many lies) to move to North Korea to have a better life. They ended living in worse conditions barely or not surviving. The author through crazy traumatic experiences managed to escape North Korea so he could go to Japan to work and send money to his family so they would not starve to death. His journey was unbelievably brave and horribly sad. I respect that he was able to share his experience and the truth of what happens in North Korea. A tragic life story Written beautifully.

Good book! It made me really think about sexwork and the stigma surrounding it. The author did a great job describing what it was like to have a newborn. Excited to watch the Apple TV show to compare the book now!

Fun summer read. Brutally honest self biography of a world renowned Model, from childhood to present.An optimistic view of her life, through glamour and fame, heartbreak and failure.

Beginning was interesting, but it got confusing trying to keep track of all the names. Gradually became boring. Too much statistical information.

I normally don’t read thriller/horror books, but I decided to read one to fill out the BINGO card. The story became progressively more disturbing and violent which was difficult for me to read. I only finished the book because it was a short book. The writing was well done in putting you in the character’s mind —understanding why they thought and did what they did. Still very disturbing. I can’t say that I enjoyed the book. 2 stars because the writing was well done.

Amazing setting, decent character development, good plot. I found the love story a little contrived and the environmental tone a little heavy-handed but overall a haunting story and I'm glad I read it.

I love her books!!!!! Great book!!!!!!

Saw the movie first because the ebook had a wait list. Movie was great with Audrey Hepburn. Loved her carefree fun personality. She had her past challenges in life but she was a fighter. Loved this! The beginning of the book was not part of the movie, but the rest of it pretty much followed it. It was more of a fun read than I thought it would be.

It started out well-paced as a missing person case. However, it lost steam for me halfway when the case was essentially solved and it changed paths into something else. Overall, well-written but fell short for me.

If you saw two dirty, ragtag children who growled and snarled, would you believe they were raised by wolves?