A review by tinari
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

informative reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

A really fascinating novel that follows an extended family for a long time. It’s not a light, fluffy story, but also not misanthropic despite all the challenges the characters face. It doesn’t have a super intense plot but I found myself drawn into it and needing to know how it ended for the characters. Yet, there is not really much of clear ending - just as life, it just goes on. 
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