reubenalbatross 's review for:

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
5.0
emotional informative sad 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

This book manages to tell the rich and impactful life stories of a multitude of characters in such a compelling and addictive way. 

Each sentance in this tapestry had its own purpose and added more depth to the story - not a single word was wasted.

Every character was so three-dimensional and flawed in their own way, yet we are able to relate to or at least root for almost every single one. 

I appreciate Min Jin Lee bringing popular attention to this part of history that I knew so little about, and for conveying it in such a compassionate way.