Reddit reviews Exit Emperor Kim Jong-Il: Notes from His Former Mentor
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I read "Exit Emperor Kim Jong-Il: Notes from His Former Mentor" which was quite good.
http://www.amazon.com/Exit-Emperor-Kim-Jong-Il-Former/dp/145820216X
My review from amazon:
>Some interesting subjects discused: Kim Jong-il in competition for power against his uncle, Kim Jong-un's struggle for power against his brother from another mother. The numerous "purges" that allowed Kim Jong-il to stay in power. His bullheadedness toward China and the Soviets. The man who shot his wife for secretly complaining to Kim Il-sung of Kim Jong-ils parties. Upon Hwang Jang-yop's defection, around 8000 people within his sphere of influence were sent to prison camps.
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>Great book that reads like fiction but unfortunately isn't. I would have loved to hear more about Hwang Jang-yop's life, maybe in another book.
Also the first book I read was a year in Pyongyang. Free online:
http://www.aidanfc.net/a_year_in_pyongyang_1.html
Basically about a British guy that goes over to Pyongyang for a year to translate propaganda and doesn't enjoy it.