Best for: Those interested in learning more about the recent history of North Korea from an inside perspective, set against the suspense of someone seeking asylum. In a nutshell: Jang Jin-Sung rose high within the North Korean ruling class as a poet, but eventually fled the country. Worth quoting: A lot, but I listened while running so didn’t have a chance to take note. Why I chose it: I stumbled across Michael Palin’s show about his visit to North Korea (https://www.natgeotv.com/me/michael-palin-in-north-korea/videos/michael-palin-in-north-korea) and realized I know […]
Great Escape
Dear Leader by Jang Jin-Sung