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Duration: 0H 28min
Language: English
Format
Category: Non-fiction

EXTENDED SUMMARY

A RIVER IN DARKNESS

BASED ON THE BOOK BY MASAJI ISHIKAWA

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY

CONTENT

Born Between Two Worlds

The Illusion of the Promised Land

Survival in Darkness

The Breaking Point

The Struggle to Escape

A Father's Sacrifice

The Border Crossing

Life in Limbo

The Long Road Home

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

“A River in Darkness” by Masaji Ishikawa is a harrowing memoir that details the author’s journey from a life of hardship in Japan to the oppressive regime of North Korea. Born to a Japanese mother and a Korean father, Ishikawa’s family moved to North Korea, believing it to be a promised land. However, they quickly faced poverty, forced labor, and brutal conditions under Kim Il-sung's regime. The book explores themes of survival, the human spirit's resilience, and the emotional toll of escape. Ishikawa's powerful narrative sheds light on the severe realities of life in North Korea.

Release date

Audiobook: December 5, 2024