Novel about N. Korea wins Pulitzer Prize

New York - A novel about life inside North Korea that gives a rare peek into the tightly closed country won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for fiction Monday.

The Orphan Master's Son was written by Adam Johnson, 45, who spent three years researching the book, including a six-day stint in the communist country. It tells the story of a military hero who falls out of favour with the regime, as it heads towards growing confrontation with the US.//DPA

Latest stories in this category

• Novel about N. Korea wins Pulitzer Prize


• New York - A novel about life inside North Korea..


• At least two dead in Boston explosions, Obama vows..


• No missile launch on N Korea's anniversary

We Recommend

• Dolph is Jaa's new punching bag


• Having completed filming on "Tom Yum Goong 2",..


• Can Thailand and Cambodia cooperate after ICJ?


• Thaksin seeks and offers forgiveness

Comments conditions

Users are solely responsible for their comments.We reserve the right to remove any comment and revoke posting rights for any reason withou prior notice.

Article source: http://www.thethailandlinks.com/2013/04/16/novel-about-n-korea-wins-pulitzer-prize/