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4.36 AVERAGE
4.36 AVERAGE
I really loved this! The author’s measured storytelling of the four generations of Koreans in Japan, against such a dynamic and fickle historical context, is quite impressive. Pachinko is all at once a cultural introduction, a heartwarming and heartbreaking decomposition of what family is and should be, and a lesson in Christian hope that doesn’t proselytize. I never expected to find as much meaning in this as I did.
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
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:
Complicated
I’m a big fan of multi-generational sagas, so this book already had a head start in terms of my opinion about it. Add that to the fact that it taught me a lot about Japanese-Korean history (and inspired me to research more about it), and it was a home run. Very imperfect yet sympathetic characters. Not for everyone, but I’m very glad I read it.
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i loved getting to know all the characters in this family. even though hard topics were discussed, i really enjoyed seeing the characters grow and face different challenges throughout their lives.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, Xenophobia, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, War, Classism
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
کتاب قشنگی بود و از خوندنش لذت بردم. گرچه ترجمه اش جوری بود که خیلی سرعتمو کم میکرد و میتونست بهتر باشه ولی در کل ماجرای کتاب و سرگذشت خونواده "سونجا" برام جالب بود.
اتفاقاتی که در زمان اشغال کره توسط ژاپن رخ داده واقعا ناراحت کننده اس. و این کتاب به خوبی سختی های مهاجرای کره رو تونسته نشون بده.
https://taaghche.com/book/70111/پاچینکو
اتفاقاتی که در زمان اشغال کره توسط ژاپن رخ داده واقعا ناراحت کننده اس. و این کتاب به خوبی سختی های مهاجرای کره رو تونسته نشون بده.
https://taaghche.com/book/70111/پاچینکو
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really like a story with generations of family members.
What a superb novel.
A beautiful,tragic and enlightening family saga spanning a century.
A mindful and fair take on dual identities and all the consequences, still echoing in our contemporary society.
I'm not crying...you are.
A beautiful,tragic and enlightening family saga spanning a century.
A mindful and fair take on dual identities and all the consequences, still echoing in our contemporary society.
I'm not crying...you are.
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes