Book Synopsis
In the tradition of epic novels like The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet and Cloud Atlas, Pachinko is a beautifully crafted story of one Japanese family from 1910 to the 1980s. Sunja, the proud daughter of a poor fisherman, falls for a wealthy stranger and must flee her village when her pregnancy brings shame to her family. In Osaka, she finds a home with Koh Hansu, a mysterious Christian pastor who becomes her husband. As Sunja and her growing family navigate the harsh realities of life in a nation hostile to Korean immigrants, they face poverty, discrimination, and the scars of war—yet through it all, they cling to hope, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds of blood.
Min Jin Lee’s masterful debut, a national bestseller and Pulitzer Prize finalist, spans generations and continents, illuminating the immigrant experience with unflinching honesty and profound empathy.
