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A review by yourpervertedneighbor
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
4.75 / 5
I recently read "Pachinko" and I must say, I absolutely loved this book! It's the type of book that I will recommend to anyone who talks books with me. The story chronicles multiple generations of a family, and it was full of history, lovable characters, and unexpected twists that had me on the edge of my seat.
Set in Korea and Japan, the book follows the lives of a Korean family over several decades. It touches on themes such as love, family, prejudice, and survival. I found myself getting emotionally invested in the characters' lives and their stories.
What I loved most about "Pachinko" was how it tackled the history and politics of Korea and Japan. The book shed light on a part of history that is not often talked about in the West, and it did so in a way that was both informative and engaging.
The story also had an aspect of unpredictability. Just when I thought I knew where the story was headed, the plot would take a sharp turn and leave me reeling. There were parts of the book that actually had my jaw drop while reading it!
Overall, "Pachinko" is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction or family sagas, and I guarantee that it will stay with you long after you finish the last page. The only reason I didn't give it a full 5-star rating is that I found some parts of the book to be a bit slow-paced. But, that is a minor issue when considering the book as a whole.
I recently read "Pachinko" and I must say, I absolutely loved this book! It's the type of book that I will recommend to anyone who talks books with me. The story chronicles multiple generations of a family, and it was full of history, lovable characters, and unexpected twists that had me on the edge of my seat.
Set in Korea and Japan, the book follows the lives of a Korean family over several decades. It touches on themes such as love, family, prejudice, and survival. I found myself getting emotionally invested in the characters' lives and their stories.
What I loved most about "Pachinko" was how it tackled the history and politics of Korea and Japan. The book shed light on a part of history that is not often talked about in the West, and it did so in a way that was both informative and engaging.
The story also had an aspect of unpredictability. Just when I thought I knew where the story was headed, the plot would take a sharp turn and leave me reeling. There were parts of the book that actually had my jaw drop while reading it!
Overall, "Pachinko" is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction or family sagas, and I guarantee that it will stay with you long after you finish the last page. The only reason I didn't give it a full 5-star rating is that I found some parts of the book to be a bit slow-paced. But, that is a minor issue when considering the book as a whole.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Racism, Terminal illness, War, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Alcoholism, Bullying, Rape, Sexual content, Suicide, Colonisation, Pedophilia, Xenophobia, and Classism