Every Falling Star

Name: Every Falling Star
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Rating: 4.7 (218 reviews)
Author: Sungju Lee

Surviving North Korea's Streets: A Gripping Memoir

Written bySungju Lee

Narrated byDavid Shih

Length9h24m

Release dateSeptember 13, 2016

GenreTeen & Young Adult, Biographies, History & Culture

LanguageEnglish

★★★★☆ 4.7 (218 ratings)

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Author	Sungju Lee
Narrator	David Shih
Runtime	9h24m
Published	September 13, 2016
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.7 / 5 (218 ratings)
Categories	Teen & Young Adult, Biographies, History & Culture, Politics, Society & Current Events
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Every Falling Star is a raw and unflinching account of life on the streets of Pyongyang, as told by a former child beggar. Sungju Lee's memoir is a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by North Korea's youth, told with an unyielding honesty that will grip listeners from the start. Narrator David Shih brings Sungju's story to life with a powerful, emotive performance that captures the boy's resilience and desperation in equal measure. This isn't just a history lesson; it's a survival story that will leave you breathless.

Tags: North Korea MemoirStreet SurvivalTeen ResilienceHonest NarrationHistorical AccountGripping Story

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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David Shih's narration is the heart of this audiobook. He masterfully captures Sungju's voice, from the boy's initial innocence to his hard-won street smarts. Shih's performance is so compelling that it's easy to forget you're listening to a memoir, not a novel. The pacing is spot-on, building tension and suspense as Sungju navigates the dangerous world of Pyongyang's underbelly. However, some of the more graphic details of Sungju's life on the streets might be triggering for some listeners. Despite this, Every Falling Star is a must-listen for anyone interested in a firsthand account of life in North Korea. It's a brutal, beautiful testament to the human spirit's resilience.

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