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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.
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.
Graphic: War
Moderate: Child death and Suicide
Minor: Trafficking and Abortion