Pachinko

Pachinko is a sweeping, multi-generational epic that follows the life of a Korean family over several decades, beginning in the early 1900s in Korea and extending to Japan. The novel focuses on Sunja, a young woman who falls pregnant by a wealthy and married man. Instead of succumbing to disgrace, she marries a kind minister and relocates to Japan, where she and her descendants face relentless discrimination as Korean immigrants. The novel explores themes of sacrifice, resilience, identity, and family loyalty. Through a deeply emotional and intricately woven narrative, Pachinko captures the struggles of Koreans in Japan, touching on historical injustices and the unbreakable bonds of family. Min Jin Lee’s novel is a testament to perseverance and the generational costs of survival.