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Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
2.25
sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Overall I appreciated the historic lense into the family's life. I learned a lot about the nuance of Korean/Japanese life during the time period. I just wish there was less focus on sex. A lot of the sexual interactions felt predatory, and it was uncomfortable reading about it from the perspective of the perpetrator. It wasn't for me. Bar that, I enjoyed the book.

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