The Last Exiles: A Novel by Ann Shin (English) Compact Disc Book

Description: The Last Exiles by Ann Shin, June Angela An unforgettable saga inspired by true events, The Last Exiles is a searing portrait of a young couple in North Korea and their fight for love and freedomJin and Suja met and fell in love while studying at university in Pyongyang. She was a young journalist from a prominent family, while he was from a small village of little means. Outside the school, North Korea has fallen under great political upheaval, plunged into chaos and famine. When Jin returns home to find his family starving, their food rations all but gone, he makes a rash decision that will haunt him for the rest of his life.Meanwhile, miles away, Suja has begun to feel the tenuousness of her privilege when she learns that Jin has disappeared. Risking everything, and defying her family, Suja sets out to find him, embarking on a dangerous journey that leads her into a dark criminal underbelly and will test their love and will to survive.In this vivid and moving story, award-winning filmmaker Ann Shin offers a rare glimpse at life inside the guarded walls of North Korea, and the harrowing experiences of those who are daring enough to attempt escape. Inspired by real stories of incredible bravery, The Last Exiles is a stunning debut about love, sacrifice and the price of liberty. FORMAT Compact Disc LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Ann Shin is an award-winning poet and documentary filmmaker. In addition to publishing her poetry, shes directed films and series that have aired on CBC, ABC, PBS, TVO, Discovery Channel, HGTV, and History Channel. Ann lives in Toronto with her partner and two daughters. The Last Exiles is her first novel. Review "The Last Exiles is an exhilarating page-turner, at once intimate and epic, and a testament to resilience and hope."-- "Camilla Gibb, author of Sweetness in the Belly""The Last Exiles offers a fascinating glimpse into North Korea, [and] the desperate measures undertaken to escape its guarded walls. A rich testament to human resilience and, ultimately, to love."-- "Cathy Marie Buchanan, New York Times bestselling author""Ann Shins debut, The Last Exiles, is an exploration of the moral boundaries good people must navigate when their survival is at stake. This powerful tale of two lovers from North Korea who struggle to be reunited is a searing interrogation of the price of love and freedom. A thought-provoking, poignant, and unflinching novel."-- "Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author" Review Quote "The Last Exiles offers a fascinating glimpse into North Korea, [and] the desperate measures undertaken to escape its guarded walls. A rich testament to human resilience and, ultimately, to love." Details ISBN1799960366 Author June Angela Short Title The Last Exiles Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1799960366 ISBN-13 9781799960362 Publication Date 2021-04-06 Subtitle A Novel Publisher Park Row Books Format Compact Disc Imprint Park Row Books Playing time 599 Narrator June Angela Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158478405;

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