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A review by femmeprints
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This was a slow long read but really really interesting. The intergenerational dynamic was well done but a bit confusing at points as I was doing an audiobook. I have very little background on Japanese imperialism of Korea and this was my first look into that history. It was informative, deeply heart breaking, beautifully written and did keep me engaged.
Graphic: Torture, Violence, Trafficking, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Chronic illness, Confinement, and Domestic abuse