A review by iesharuby
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

“A woman’s lot is to suffer.”

Absolutely devoured this. Such a feat of resilience and endurance in times of adversity. So many flawed but relatable characters that you felt like you truly knew and understood. Heartbreakingly beautiful.