"A pampered son of the elite survives a nightmarish ordeal in this page-turner of a memoir... This fast-paced story will likely compel its readers to learn more about North Korea after finishing it."--- Kirkus
"A testament to resilence, Lee's story pulls back the curtain on life in North Korea."--- Publishers Weekly
"Lee provides a summary of the history of Korea and the politics of the famine in North Korea, achieving a great balance between historical context and storytelling." --- School Library Journal
"There are lessons about resilience, friendship, and family to take to heart... The ending satisfies and offers some hope."--- School Library Connection