A review by __lucebrennan
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

challenging emotional sad tense slow-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

5.0

A beautifully written, captivating story. Min Jin Lee captures the intricacies of family life perfectly whilst also shedding light on the difficulties faced by Koreans at that time. Best book I’ve read in a long time, would recommend to anyone!
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