The Orphan Master's Son

The Orphan Master's Son
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Publisher : Random House
Total Pages : 459
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ISBN-10 : 9780857520562
ISBN-13 : 0857520563
Rating : 4/5 (563 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Orphan Master's Son by : Adam Johnson

Download or read book The Orphan Master's Son written by Adam Johnson and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The son of an influential father who runs an orphan work camp, Pak Jun Do rises to prominence using instinctive talents and eventually becomes a professional kidnapper and romantic rival to Kim Jong Il. Citizens of our beloved Democratic Republic of North Korea! Imagine the life of an orphan boy plucked from nowhere to be trained as a tunnel assassin, a kidnapper, a spy.He has no father but the State, no sweetheart but Sun Moon, the greatest opera star who ever lived, whose face is tattooed on his chest.Imagine he lives in our very own country, a model of exemplary Communism. A nation that is the envy of the world, especially the Americans. Where the only stories people need to hear are those blasting out of loudspeakers to the glory of our dear Leader, Kim Jong il.Citizens! Who is this individual? What is his story? Pak Jun Do is his name: wrestler of sharks, envoy to Texan barbecues, imposter extraordinaire, whose tale has only come to light through the talents and stamina of our most patriotic interrogators.


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