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A review by readwithserena
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
emotional
informative
reflective
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
4.75
A moving story following generations of A Korean family during and after Japanese annexation of Korea. The exploration and varied perspectives on national identity is well done.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Police brutality, Grief, Suicide attempt, Colonisation, Classism
Moderate: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Xenophobia, Trafficking, Abortion, Abandonment, Alcohol
Minor: Child death, Death, Hate crime, Infertility, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, War