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A review by whatdidshedraw
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
challenging
emotional
informative
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
5.0
Absolutely beautiful. A nuanced exploration of race, class, gender, family dynamics, intersectionality, and othering told through the eyes of various members of a complex family web. Truly a masterpiece of historical fiction.
Graphic: Classism and Racism
Moderate: Suicide and Sexual harassment