The Book Vipers discussion

The discussion thread is now open. No spoilers on this one, please.

I think I'll start this soon. It looks interesting.

I think I'll read this as I've already read a book about North Korea which was an extremely interesting read.

I have almost completed this book. I encourage everyone to read this. It is an education in courage and the everyday struggles of the North Korean people.

I envy those of you who are yet to read this (pardon the pun).

I echo Sandy and positively encourage everyone to read it.

Just picked up a copy!

Jessica wrote: "Just picked up a copy!"

Excellent!

Mine arrived last week. The usual small heap of books to finish first though!

I agree with Jo; in fact it was Jo and Elizabeth talking about how wonderful this was that got me to pick it up, since I don't often read nonfiction. It is an incredible book and well worth reading.

I agree this is a great book. Not only is it a fascinating insight into life in North Korea, but I found it well written and gripping throughout. I really felt like I got an insight into these people's lives by the end of the book.

I got my husband to read this. He can't believe it.

My husband a I have been listening to an audio version of this during our drive from Dorset to Lancashire and back. I really like the way that history is told through the lives of a few families.

I am also surprised at how little history I know if this region.

I bought "Nothing to Envy" after reading The Orphan Master's Son. I hope to start reading it soon. Finally approaching the end of Shōgun. I'm looking forward to my first group read.