A review by jaywcj
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

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

4.75

what beautiful and compassionate writing. each character had such depth, each storyline such richness. this book will stay with me for a while.

my only critique is that i wished the book ended with a more class-conscious perspective instead of the utter celebration of wealth. personal preference.

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