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Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Pachinko, by Min Jin Lee. Four stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Do you want a sweeping epic novel? Because this is a sweeping epic novel. It tells the story of four generations of Koreans, from 1910 through 1989. It's mainly the story of Sunja Kim, and includes her parents, her children, and her grandchildren, and how they cope with discrimination while living in Japan.
This story explores the themes of family, love, wartime, immigration, sacrifice, and discrimination throughout the 20th century.
Do you want a sweeping epic novel? Because this is a sweeping epic novel. It tells the story of four generations of Koreans, from 1910 through 1989. It's mainly the story of Sunja Kim, and includes her parents, her children, and her grandchildren, and how they cope with discrimination while living in Japan.
This story explores the themes of family, love, wartime, immigration, sacrifice, and discrimination throughout the 20th century.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Abortion, Cultural appropriation, Alcohol