4 out of 4 stars
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Where there is tyranny, there is resistance! The Great Successor: Kim Jong-Un written by Ha Tae Keung and illustrated by Choi Byeong-Seon is a graphic comic that portrays the social, economic and political injustice of the North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un.
Through the vibrant and thought-provoking graphics and writing, the author has accomplished to stir the flame of resentment in the reader's mind. The comic unveils the unfair system of dictatorship under Kim Jong-Un. The dictator oppresses the citizens of North Korea and extorts huge amounts of money to fund the military. A country where the ruler has taken military-first policy is bound to fall economically and socially. North Korea is not an exception. The comic illustrates the draconian acts of Kim Jong-Un and his imprudent use of power. 7.7 DDOS attacks, the Cheonan attack and 150 days battle are some of the examples given in the comic. The inflation rate of 7500% during the currency reform is one of the notable incidents that show us the economic condition of North Korea. People who rose to revolt against this tyranny were brutally tortured and executed without any trial.
The illustrator did a great job portraying the dark age of North Korea. The use of vibrant colours to express palpitating situations was impressive. Also, the use of green colour for certain peaceful situations is very appropriate. What stood out to me in the comic is the portrayal of the economic, social and political situation of North Korea. Every incident was followed by different opinions of various types of people in the country. This gives the reader a comprehensive view of the situation. The mystery around the birth of Kim Jong-Un and his biological mother also piqued my interest. Technically, the book was professionally edited and I found no grammatical or spelling mistakes in the book. The format and layout are also perfect. Personally, I loved the comic and was deeply touched by it.
The only thing that was troubling to me in the comic was the use of Korean in some parts of the comic. However, the use of Korean didn't affect the readability too much. In a way, it also made the book more appealing.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. The reason I gave it a 4 is the brilliant use of graphic and a very realistic portrayal of North Korea. I didn't give it a 3 because I couldn't find any typos or error in the book. I recommend this book to someone who loves to read graphic novels and politics.
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The Great Successor: Kim Jong-Un - A Political Cartoon
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