A review by ssram28
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

emotional reflective sad
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Beautifully written, deep dive into a fictional family that deals with the social repercussions of WWII on Korean treatment in Japan. You get a feel for the setting while also experiencing through multiple perspectives of this generational family. I didn't know I could feel heartbreak this many times for this many people.
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