Pachinko

De: Min Jin Lee

Narrado por: Sandra Oh, Min Jin Lee

One of the New York Times 100 Best Books of the 21st Century

In this New York Times bestseller, four generations of a poor Korean immigrant family fight to control their destiny in 20th-century Japan–the inspiration for the television series on Apple TV+.

In the early 1900s, teenaged Sunja, the adored daughter of a crippled fisherman, falls for a wealthy stranger. When she discovers she is pregnant–and that her lover is married–she accepts an offer of marriage from a gentle, sickly minister passing through on his way to Japan. But her decision to abandon her home, and to reject her son's powerful father, sets off a dramatic saga that will echo down through the generations.

Profoundly moving, Pachinko is a story of love, sacrifice, ambition, and loyalty.

NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2017 * A USA TODAY TOP TEN OF 2017 * JULY PICK FOR THE PBS NEWSHOUR-NEW YORK TIMES BOOK CLUB NOW READ THIS * FINALIST FOR THE 2018 DAYTON LITERARY PEACE PRIZE * WINNER OF THE MEDICI BOOK CLUB PRIZE

Roxane Gay's Favorite Book of 2017, Washington Post

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * #1 BOSTON GLOBE BESTSELLER * USA TODAY BESTSELLER * WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER * WASHINGTON POST BESTSELLER

©2017 Min Jin Lee (P)2024 Grand Central Publishing

The narration and the story line

This book needs patience but is a page turner . 4 generations and their life between Korea and Japan and global plus war influence . I think the threads still exist in today’s world for refugees or immigrants to countries . The feeling to be caught between two cultures , starting a new life and new identity all against a Korean background

History of Korean experience

All of it
Wonderful characters
Loved following the family
Characters well defined
And believable
Relatable

Fantastic Book

One of the best books I've ever read, easy top 5. I started reading this to broaden my horizons, and I'm so glad I did. This is a wonderful and colorful story that made me audibly react and empathize with all of the characters. I cannot recommend this book enough.

Sadness of a people

How sometimes people will just be destined to have a rough time of life through loss, gains and through sadness or joy.

People all over the world share the same needs and wants.

I truly enjoyed the individual development of the characters over the generations. The relationships of financial hardships, love and heartbreak are recurring themes throughout this magnificent novel. Excellent work Lee!

Engaging!

Amazing story of four generations. It was captivating and interesting. The performance was great and the was true to the story and characters. Highly recommend it!

Min Jin Lee & Sandra Oh!!!!!

I read this in print and listened to this audio. Sandra Oh brought these characters to life. This heartbreaking yet heart strengthening epic is reminiscent of the literature that is required reading in English classrooms. It’s like a better Steinbeck, a thoughtful and piercing look at identity, race and class through the tale of four generations. I loved this book!

Extremely interesting

Read very well, an interesting glimpse into both Korean and Japanese culture. Characters well developed.

Racism is alive a well in places other than the USA

I was impressed with the resilient interesting characters who loved and supported each other for generations.

Excellent

Sandro Oh is excellent. The novel is compelling and enthralling. Highly recommended. Historical fiction at its best.