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Pachinko

by Min Jin Lee
Pachinko : The New York Times Bestseller - Thryft
Pachinko
Pachinko : The New York Times Bestseller - Thryft

Epic saga of Korean family's resilience and identity.

"Pachinko" is a deep dive into the complexities of an immigrant family's life, blending intimate storytelling with historical context. It's not just a tale of survival, but also a portrayal of enduring cultural identity amidst discrimination and hardship. For those of you passionate about multi-generational epics and unflinching looks at the human spirit across decades, this book brings a heartfelt examination of identity, family, and the weight of history.

  • Audie Award Nominee for Literary Fiction & Classics (2025)
  • Dayton Literary Peace Prize Nominee for Fiction (2018)
  • National Book Award Finalist for Fiction (2017)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Historical Fiction (2017)
  • Reading Women Award for Fiction (2017)
  • Litsy Award for Historical Fiction (2017)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2019)
  • RUSA CODES Reading List Nominee for Historical Fiction (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Pachinko

by Min Jin Lee
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ISBN: 9781786691378
Authors: Min Jin Lee
Publisher: Head of Zeus
Date of Publication: 2017-08-10
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romance
Related Topics: World War II, Literature, Race, Japanese Literature, Historical Romance, Asian Literature
Goodreads rating: 4.34
(rated by 608445 readers)

Description

‘Vivid and immersive, Pachinko is a rich tribute to a people that history seems intent on erasing.’ – The Guardian Yeongdo, Korea 1911. A club-footed, cleft-lipped man marries a fifteen-year-old girl. The couple have one child, their beloved daughter Sunja. When Sunja falls pregnant by a married yakuza, the family face ruin. But then a Christian minister offers a chance of salvation: a new life in Japan as his wife. Following a man he barely knows to a hostile country where she has no friends and no home, Sunja’s salvation is just the beginning of her story. ‘A beautifully realised saga.’ TLS
 

Epic saga of Korean family's resilience and identity.

"Pachinko" is a deep dive into the complexities of an immigrant family's life, blending intimate storytelling with historical context. It's not just a tale of survival, but also a portrayal of enduring cultural identity amidst discrimination and hardship. For those of you passionate about multi-generational epics and unflinching looks at the human spirit across decades, this book brings a heartfelt examination of identity, family, and the weight of history.

  • Audie Award Nominee for Literary Fiction & Classics (2025)
  • Dayton Literary Peace Prize Nominee for Fiction (2018)
  • National Book Award Finalist for Fiction (2017)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Historical Fiction (2017)
  • Reading Women Award for Fiction (2017)
  • Litsy Award for Historical Fiction (2017)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2019)
  • RUSA CODES Reading List Nominee for Historical Fiction (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.