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Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea

Helge Dascher, Guy Delisle
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Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007

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Helge Dascher, Guy Delisle

Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Pyongyang, North Korea • 2000s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea by Helge Dascher and Guy Delisle chronicles a French animator's experiences in North Korea. Through a graphic novel format, it provides an account of daily life, cultural observations, and the political landscape during a foreign worker's stay in Pyongyang. Readers gain insights into the country's rigid and controlled environment.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

27,927 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea by Helge Dascher and Guy Delisle offers a compelling visual narrative of the author's experiences in North Korea. Praised for its insightful and often humorous portrayal, it combines unique storytelling with stark illustrations. Critics note the limited depth due to its observational nature but commend its accessibility and engaging perspective.

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Who Should Read Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea?

Readers with an interest in graphic memoirs, geopolitical intrigue, or travel narratives would enjoy Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea by Helge Dascher and Guy Delisle. Comparable to Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis and Alison Bechdel's Fun Home, this book appeals to those fascinated by personal accounts set against the backdrop of unique and challenging environments.

4.2

27,927 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Pyongyang, North Korea • 2000s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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