Too long. Too rambling.

I can’t recommend this book. OR — possibly — I can’t recommend 3 books as Pachinko was published in 3 long sections.

I’m surprised reviews have been so positive.

Published in 2017, Pachinko is an epic historical fiction novel following a Korean family who immigrates to Japan.

… features an ensemble of characters who encounter racism, discrimination, stereotyping, and other aspects of the 20th-century Korean experience of Japan.

I did learn something of the enmity between Japan and Korea. Especially the Japanese occupation of Korea and plight of Koreans living in racist Japan.

The book starts in 1883. Ends in 1989.

It was informative but, ultimately, disappointing.

The many sex scenes seemed to have been included merely to spice up boring narrative.

… Apple TV+ produced a television adaptation of the novel, and it was released in March 2022.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.