I read this last year. I found it an interesting book because of how it introduced (what was to me) a completely alien – but real – sub-culture to an English-speaking audience. I found the saga form just about okay, having read much better versions (e.g., Galsworthy’s Forsyte books), but it was a fresh piece of writing overall, I agree. I lent my copy to and recommended this to many friends, who all loved it!
Carolina
August 3, 2020 at 7:36 PM
Just finished Pachinko. I loved the writing style, every word was intentional. I highly recommend this book.
pickleddragon
August 3, 2020 at 11:47 PM
I read this last year. I found it an interesting book because of how it introduced (what was to me) a completely alien – but real – sub-culture to an English-speaking audience. I found the saga form just about okay, having read much better versions (e.g., Galsworthy’s Forsyte books), but it was a fresh piece of writing overall, I agree. I lent my copy to and recommended this to many friends, who all loved it!
Carolina
August 4, 2020 at 6:44 AM
Took me a while to understand and accept the saga form.
Possum
August 3, 2020 at 11:48 PM
That’s a really different cover from my copy
mugyuljoie is preciousss
August 4, 2020 at 3:58 AM
I’ve seen three covers so far.
mugyuljoie is preciousss
August 4, 2020 at 3:54 AM
I just started it this week.