The Orphan Master’s Son

The author of the book “The Orphan Master’s Son” is Adam Johnson. This is a novel. The story is set in North Korea and follows Pak Jun Do, an orphan who rises in the ranks of the state. The book analyzes themes of propaganda, identity, and state power. This novel offers a riveting portrait of a world that was previously hidden from view. North Korea is a place of hunger, corruption and casual cruelty but also of camaraderie and stolen moments of beauty and love.