Join us for part 1 of our discussion on Min Jin Lee's best-selling novel Pachinko, a sweeping family saga that chronicles several generations of a Korean family living in Japan. In this episode, Neha and Shruti explore themes of pride and virtue, and dissect the complex web of characters that surround Sunja, the book's protagonist. What do these characters have to sacrifice to survive in their world? How do their aspirations shape their identities and influence their relationships?

We talk about the book's cultural significance, narrative depth, and emotional impact, and at the end, as in all our episodes, we rate the book, and ask whether this book will be considered a classic in the years to come.

Shelf Discovery:

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

Neha - The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri

Shruti - Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende

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Pachinko by Min Jin Lee: pride and virtue