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Barbara Demick’s *Nothing to Envy* follows the lives of six ordinary North Koreans over fifteen years—a period marked by the death of Kim Il‑sung, the unchallenged rise of his son Kim Jong‑il, and a devastating famine that claimed one‑fifth of the population. By penetrating the walls of censorship, Demick offers a vivid portrait of life under a totalitarian state: a society cut off from the Internet, with government-controlled radio and television, and a policing culture where informants are rewarded and private affection can bring punishment. Through meticulous reporting, readers witness the subjects’ love, family, ambition, and the painful moments when they confront governmental betrayal.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Politics & Government/Government
Authors: Barbara Demick
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