“In this #memoir Ishikawa candidly recounts his tumultuous upbringing and the brutal 36 years he spent living under a crushing #totalitarian regime, as well as the #challenges he faced repatriating to Japan after barely escaping #NorthKorea with his life. #ARiverinDarkness is not only a shocking portrait of life inside the country but a testament to the dignity—and indomitable nature—of the human spirit.” #TBR #Darkness 📚 #ReadingResolutions
readinginthedark How did he end up in the work camp? I‘m currently reading Nothing to Envy, and the differing perspectives from different classes is really fascinating for comparison!![[tagged book]](https://image.librarything.com/pics/litsy_webpics/icon_taggedBook@3x.png)
Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea 7y
Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North KoreaJess7 I have no idea. This one is on my to be read list. I haven‘t read it yet. That‘s why I have quotes around the description that I listed from amazon and put #TBR - it‘s a kindle Deal this month if you‘re interested @readinginthedark 7y
readinginthedark Oh okay, I didn‘t notice the TBR. I thought you were reading it now maybe. Thanks. 7y
Jess7 No worries! I wish I could help! It sounds like a really good memoir. I may have to move it up on my list. If I find out, I‘ll let you know @readinginthedark 🤗🤗 (edited) 7y