A review by rebwenhall
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

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

5.0

This book took me through a rollercoaster of emotions. I love that the book takes you through the whole life of Sunja and her family. I learned a lot about the history of Japan and Korea as well. 

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