By — Tom LeGro Tom LeGro Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/adam-johnson-reads-from-his-novel-the-orphan-masters-son Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Adam Johnson Reads From His Novel, ‘The Orphan Master’s Son’ Arts Jan 31, 2012 3:36 PM EDT The death last month of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il and the naming of his son as successor briefly opened a small window on that secretive and repressive nation, but so much remains unknown and unseen. One way in is a new work of fiction receiving much acclaim titled “The Orphan Master’s Son.” Its author is Adam Johnson, who teaches creative writing at Stanford University. I spoke to him on Monday’s NewsHour about his book. You can watch that conversation here. Below he reads an excerpt: We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Tom LeGro Tom LeGro
The death last month of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il and the naming of his son as successor briefly opened a small window on that secretive and repressive nation, but so much remains unknown and unseen. One way in is a new work of fiction receiving much acclaim titled “The Orphan Master’s Son.” Its author is Adam Johnson, who teaches creative writing at Stanford University. I spoke to him on Monday’s NewsHour about his book. You can watch that conversation here. Below he reads an excerpt: We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now