The Sorcerer of Pyongyang

Written “with intelligence, compassion, and an occasional quiet lyricism” (Krys Lee, The Guardian ), this mesmerizing novel is about a North Korean boy whose life is irrevocably changed when he stumbles across a mysterious Western book—a guide to Dungeons & Dragons—from the acclaimed author of the “sublime” ( The New York Times ) Far North . Ten-year-old Jun-su is a bright and obedient boy whose only desire is to be a credit to his family, his nation, and most importantly, his Dear Leader. H