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Min Jin Lee: Pachinko (2018, Quaterni) 4 stars

Review of 'Pachinko' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

This book provides a moving portrayal of being Korean in Japan in the twentieth century as it traces through the hopes and experiences of several generations. It starts in Korea prior to World War II and continues to after the Korean conflict. It includes experiences of Korean Americans and Koreans born in Japan who studied in the United States. It is a very useful lens for looking at how people from dominant cultures treat people from marginalized cultures. Highly recommended.