Reviews

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

j_raugustin's review against another edition

emotional informative sad slow-paced

3.5

This was a very good read. It’s not one that grabs you and takes your breath away. It’s more of a slow paced, a lot of bigger picture things to think about, will ponder it afterwards read.  It also really shines a light on Japanese imperialism and I felt I learned a lot even though the point of the book was not to teach. 
I didn’t love the emotional distance the writing gave. I like to be emotionally entwined with the characters and something about the writing kept me from being all in. 

rachellejoy3's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

sugaralmond's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

helenmeigs's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed this book! An epic, long ranging page turner. It felt satisfying to read such a long book so quickly. I lost focus at the end but other than that, truly enjoyed. Characters, especially the women, felt well developed.

marylu412's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

idk1806's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

thebookishpalette's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

clarawasiak's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

mimimilaa's review against another edition

3.0

*3.5 stars
I learned so much reading this book and the first third had me so invested, but the longer the book went on, the slower it was and the less I was caring about the characters (there's a lot of them).

marge_e's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Beautifully written. I loved every single one of these characters regardless of anything. She paid such great attention to everyone and their growth. I felt sad it ended.