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Pachinko (National Book Award Finalist)

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by Min Jin Lee

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4.50 (69.9K ratings)
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description 512 pages

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee holds a exceptional rating of 4.50 out of 5, based on 69.9K reader ratings. First published in 2017. The book spans 512 pages.

About Pachinko

In the early 1900s, teenaged Sunja, the adored daughter of a crippled fisherman, falls for a wealthy stranger at the seashore near her home in Korea. He promises her the world, but when she discovers she is pregnant--and that her lover is married--she refuses to be bought. Instead, 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.

Richly told and profoundly moving, Pachinko is a story of love, sacrifice, ambition, and loyalty. From bustling street markets to the halls of Japan's finest universities to the pachinko parlors of the criminal underworld, Lee's complex and passionate characters--strong, stubborn women, devoted sisters and sons, fathers shaken by moral crisis--survive and thrive against the indifferent arc of history.

Detail Value
Author Min Jin Lee
Published 2017
Pages 512
Kindle Price $11.99
Genres Fiction
Average Rating 4.50 / 5.00
Total Ratings 69,927

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.5
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69.9K ratings
With a rating of 4.50, Pachinko is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.47, it performs on par.

How It Compares

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This Book
4.47
Fiction Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Pachinko?

Pachinko is categorized as Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.

Is Pachinko worth reading?

Based on 69.9K reader ratings, Pachinko has an average score of 4.50 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is Pachinko?

Pachinko has 512 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote Pachinko?

Pachinko was written by Min Jin Lee. It was first published in 2017.

What is the ISBN for Pachinko?

The ISBN-13 for Pachinko is 9781786691378.

How much does Pachinko cost on Kindle?

Pachinko is available on Kindle for $11.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.

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