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A review by scarafaggy
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
History has failed us, but no matter.
This book will stick with me for a while. It is a powerful story of a family trying their hardest to overcome everything that is thrown their way. Beware, because once you start, you will find it near impossible to put down!
Graphic: Colonisation, Death of parent, Death, Hate crime, Racism, Religious bigotry, Adult/minor relationship, Xenophobia, Violence, and Suicide
Moderate: Ableism, Homophobia, Infidelity, and Misogyny