The orphan master's son : a novel /

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by Johnson, Adam,
[ 02. English Fiction ] Published by : Random House Trade Paperbacks, (New York :) Physical details: 456 p. ; 21 cm. Subject(s): Orphans --Korea (North) --Fiction. | Totalitarianism --Fiction. | Korea (North) --Fiction. | Suspense fiction. --gsafd. Year : 2012 02. English Fiction Item type : 02. English Fiction
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Originally published in hardcover in 2012. Reprinted in paperback which includes reader's guide (p. [449]-456)

The son of an influential father who runs an orphan work camp, Pak Jun Do rises to prominence using instinctive talents and eventually becomes a professional kidnapper and romantic rival to Kim Jong Il.

Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, 2013.