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The Orphan Master's Son by Adam Johnson · Booklabria

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First published: 2012
Editions: 19 in 7 languages

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The Orphan Master's Son is a 2012 novel by American author Adam Johnson. It deals with intertwined themes of propaganda, identity, and state power in North Korea. The novel was awarded the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

Subjects: History
Crime
Thriller
Man-woman relationships
Orphans
Coming of Age
Set in: North Korea
Time: 1994-2011
Characters: Kim Jong Il

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19 in 7 languages

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English7 German3 Spanish2 Dutch1 All 7 languages

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