Out of North Korea

Look, I didn’t know what to expect from Out of North Korea. I didn’t. But I knew what to expect from Alana Terry. I’ve not read a book from her that didn’t cause me to pause, to think, to consider. But this book… There are so many things about Out of North Korea that I want to address. Ian’s character......more

Such a good book! I didn't even have to question whether or not this one deserved the five stars. It was one of those books that held my interest from the very first page to the very last. I had a hard time putting it down, and in fact finished it in just a few days. Will definitely be on the lookou......more

The author made this story feel so real, I felt like I was picking up rocks from the river bed, and a story that could be on the news tonight. This book has a lot going on, and the way Ian ends up there is totally believable, but so many surprises here, and before I knew it I was at the end of the bo......more

Terry has given readers a character driven short novel concentrating on the thoughts of an atheist in a difficult situation. There is essentially no suspenseful action. The major content of the narrative is not so much what is happening but what Ian is thinking about his experiences. There are a few......more

What I like most about this author is her ability to take subjects that are difficult to talk about and put them in a story that is intriguing and realistic. She has never been one to hold back and always writes with confidence. Her stories are gripping and powerful. This story started off with an i......more