"History has failed us, but no matter." The opening line. Published : 2017 Author : Min Jin Lee Genres : Novel, Historical Fiction Pages : 490 My rating : 5/5 "Pachinko" follows the lives of a Korean family living in Japan from the 1910s to the 1980s. The story revolves around Sunja, a young woman who becomes pregnant by a wealthy married man, leading her to marry a young minister and move to Osaka. As the family grapples with discrimination, poverty, and the complexities of identity, they become entwined with the world of pachinko, a Japanese gambling game. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, ambition, and the impact of historical and societal forces on the characters' lives. It provides an empathetic portrayal of the immigrant experience of the Koreans in Japan. Once in a while, a book leaves an indelible mark on the reader, and "Pachinko" is one such experience for me. The last time I felt something like this was for "One Hundred Y...