A review by spenceee_14
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

emotional 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

4.0

Man this book is depressing. There are so few happy moments, but the resiliency shown by Sunja and her desire to keep her family together and afloat during so many tough times is so incredible to read. This book is also an eye opener for anyone who may not know the treatment Koreans faced during WW2 and especially in Japan. 
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