A review by hirapalace
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

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

4.75

I really enjoyed reading “pachinko.” I was taken to a whole new time and place in the world and was enraptured by it. It was as much a joy and pleasure to read as it was a learning experience.