Pachinko is the second novel by Korean-American author Min Jin Lee. Published in 2017, Pachinko is an epic historical Fiction novel following a Korean family who eventually immigrates to Japan. The character-driven tale features a large ensemble of characters who become subjected to issues of racism and stereotypes, among other events with historical origins in the 20th-century Korean experiences with Japan
Pachinko (novel). (2021, May 26). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pachinko_(novel)
There is a reason that you will only hear great reviews for this novel. It's the first of its kind: a book that talks about the encounter of racism and stereotypes that a Korean family experiences in Japan. If you are interested in East Asian studies and relations, then this is a brilliant piece of literature that you MUST pick up.
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