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The Orphan Master's Son
2012 novel by Adam Johnson
Hardcover edition | |
| Author | Adam Johnson |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publisher | Random House |
Publication date | 2012 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print, e-book, audiobook |
| Pages | 443 pp. |
| ISBN | 978-0812992793 |
The Orphan Master's Son is a 2012 novel by the American author Adam Johnson.
It deals with intertwined propaganda, identity, and state power themes in North Korea.[1] The novel was awarded the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.[2][3]
Characters
- Pak Jun Do: Protagonist – An orphan and model citizen who struggles through life in North Korea.
- Commander Ga: A North Korean hero and rival of Kim Jong-il.
- Sun Moon: Ga's wife and famous North Korean actress.
- Kim Jong-il (the Dear Leader): North Korean dictator.
- Interrogator for the North Korean state
- Comrade Buc: An official in the North Korean government.
He helps Comma