Adam JohnsonFiction · Literary Fiction·b. 1967
The Orphan Master's Son
Synopsis
In North Korea, a young orphan is trained to become a loyal soldier and spy, forced to navigate a world of propaganda and deception. As he rises through the ranks, he must confront the brutal realities of his nation and the true cost of survival. This novel explores the complex nature of identity and power in a totalitarian state.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (3)
ViolenceTraumaAbuse