"North Korea and the USA are on the brink of war.
A young American woman disappears without trace from a South Korean island.
The CIA recruits her twin sister to uncover the truth.
Now, she must go undercover in the world's most deadly state.
Only by infiltrating the dark heart of the terrifying regime will she be able to save her sister ... and herself."
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A gripping look into the hidden world of North Korea
I’ve finally done it! I've managed to clear a bit of space on my virtual bookshelf and get around to reading Star of the North. It’s been sitting on my to-be-read pile on my Kindle since the beginning of 2019, which is quite embarrassing really, but I’m so glad I finally picked it up.
The story’s a bit of a slow burner at first because it follows three very different paths. You’ve got an American academic looking for her twin sister, a North Korean diplomat trying to survive the regime’s politics and a peasant woman just trying to get by. It’s a lot to keep track of, but the way D B John eventually weaves these lives together is brilliant.
The level of detail about life in North Korea is what really stuck with me. It doesn't feel like a typical Hollywood thriller; it’s gritty and far more realistic. Some parts are actually quite difficult to read because the author doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of the labour camps. It’s clear a huge amount of research went into this to make the setting feel so authentic.
It isn’t perfect - some of the coincidences felt a little bit convenient - but the tension kept me turning the pages late into the night. It’s a very good, solid thriller that actually makes you think. If you like stories with a bit of political weight, you’ll definitely enjoy this one.
Huge thanks to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read this and eventually share my thoughts.
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