I really wanted to like this book, but in the end, my enjoyment of it was hindered by the constant grammar errors. This book really needed an editor. There were so many errors it just distracted me to no end.The book is written in the form of a diary, and it is an interesting piece of fiction. I like the idea that someone would choose to emigrate to North Korea because of their political ideology. Most of the actual American defectors went to North Korea because they were running away from something, and this book actually postulated what would happen if someone were to run to the "Communist wonderland" as the North puts forth in their propaganda. We then watch as the ideal society exposes itself for the true horror it is.All in all, an interesting read, but just go in knowing you might have to re-read several passages several times to understand what the author was trying to say.