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Pachinko

by Min Jin Lee
$11.90
Pachinko
Pachinko

Epic multigenerational tale of family, identity, and survival.

This book is a captivating and powerful story that spans through four generations, taking you on a journey of resilience and compassion. It explores themes of family, love, and the pursuit of identity in the face of adversity. With its richly developed characters and vivid storytelling, Pachinko is a must-read for those who enjoy immersive and thought-provoking narratives that transport you to different time periods and cultures.

  • 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)
  • RUSA CODES Reading List Nominee for Historical Fiction (2018)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2019)
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.

Pachinko

by Min Jin Lee
$11.90
ISBN: 9781786691378
Authors: Min Jin Lee
Publisher: Head of Zeus
Date of Publication: 2017-08-10
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Asia, Asian Literature, Japan
Goodreads rating: 4.33
(rated by 458992 readers)

Description

'Vivid and immersive, Pachinko is a rich tribute to a people that history seems intent on erasing.' –The GuardianYeongdo, Korea 1911A 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
Condition guide

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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

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Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Epic multigenerational tale of family, identity, and survival.

This book is a captivating and powerful story that spans through four generations, taking you on a journey of resilience and compassion. It explores themes of family, love, and the pursuit of identity in the face of adversity. With its richly developed characters and vivid storytelling, Pachinko is a must-read for those who enjoy immersive and thought-provoking narratives that transport you to different time periods and cultures.

  • 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)
  • RUSA CODES Reading List Nominee for Historical Fiction (2018)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2019)
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.