A review by stacylaughs
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

challenging dark emotional informative sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

First half of the book is perfect. Last third jumps all over the place. The grandchildren's stories should have been a separate book. 

I dislike the voice chosen for the audiobook. Too slow, it feels pedantic. As a Korean speaker, the pronunciation of the Korean words and cities are horrendous. 
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