A review by faeslily
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

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? N/A

4.75

This is probably one of the most reflective books I've ever read in my life. I was so oblivious of Japan's occupation in Korea and how this caused a mass migration of Koreans to Japan looking for new opportunities, but this caused discrimination and even segregation in which Koreans (even the ones born in Japan) were treated as less than animals.
The characters were also well written, by the middle of the book I was so attached to them and even related them to members of my own family, even when our cultures are completely different, this means the author emphasized in writing realistic and organic characters focusing on their development and social dynamics, we see this even with smaller characters in the story and it seems like the author gave them every one a background. 
Definitely a must-read, and one of the best books of the year for me. 
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