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Historical Fiction· United States

Pachinko

by Min Jin Lee
Aggregate Editorial Score39/100
Kirkus Reviews
Published 2017512 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Min Jin Lee's Pachinko (2017) stands as one of the most significant works of historical fiction of its era. Four generations of a Korean family—beginning in early twentieth-century Korea under Japanese colonial rule—build their lives in Japan, where they are forever defined as outsiders. Lee's sweeping multigenerational saga is a masterwork of historical fiction. Themes of Korea, Japan, identity run through the work. The book has received recognition from Kirkus Reviews 2017.

Book Details

AuthorMin Jin Lee
Published2017
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages512
Category🗺️ Historical Fiction
ISBN9781455563920
Editorial Score39/100
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🗺️ Historical Fiction

Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

Kirkus Reviews
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201711
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pachinko about?

Four generations of a Korean family—beginning in early twentieth-century Korea under Japanese colonial rule—build their lives in Japan, where they are forever defined as outsiders. Lee's sweeping multigenerational saga is a masterwork of historical fiction.

Who wrote Pachinko?

Pachinko was written by Min Jin Lee, from United States. First published in 2017.

What awards has Pachinko won?

Pachinko has received the following awards and honours: Kirkus Reviews 2017.

Is Pachinko worth reading?

Pachinko is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 11/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Korea, Japan, identity.

Where can I buy Pachinko?

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What category is Pachinko?

Pachinko is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

What country is Pachinko from?

Pachinko originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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