Pachinko: Book Summary & Analysis

Name: Pachinko: Book Summary & Analysis
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Dorian West
ISBN: 9798347915293

Author: Dorian West

Narrator: Daniel Brooks

Abridged: 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Loudly

Published: 02/09/2025

Categories: Nonfiction, Literary Criticism

Synopsis

This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas.
Narrated with depth, emotion, and insight, this audiobook transforms the epic novel Pachinko into a powerful exploration of resilience, ambition, and the pursuit of success. Step into a world where generations fight against the tides of history, prejudice, and fate. This audiobook is more than just a retelling of a novel—it is a blueprint for overcoming adversity. From the humble beginnings of a young Korean girl in Yeongdo to the struggles of her descendants in Japan, this story will resonate deeply with anyone striving to break barriers, forge new paths, and leave a lasting legacy. Each chapter unfolds with gripping storytelling, highlighting the key lessons hidden within Sunja's journey and those of her children and grandchildren. Whether you are a leader, an entrepreneur, or someone determined to redefine your destiny, this audiobook will empower you with insights on perseverance, self-identity, and the true meaning of success.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Emily May on November 09, 2017

History has failed us, but no matter. Look, I get it. A lot of people won't be interested in this book because they have no idea what pachinko means and what exactly is going on with that cover, anyway? We are highly susceptible to marketing techniques and the cover and title give us pretty much......more

Goodreads review by emma on March 14, 2024

sometimes you need to pick up an international bestseller that everyone adores, that has been called a best book of the year it was published by a million publications, that is book club fodder for the foreseeable future, that is casually referenced in conversation by people who don’t read at all, t......more

Goodreads review by Roxane on July 26, 2017

What a marvelous, deeply engrossing novel about four generations of a Korean family in Japan. There was a lot of story here and a lot of history (of which I was woefully ignorant) and it is all rendered in impeccable prose with a touch of steeliness. Toward the end of the novel, things started to fe......more

Goodreads review by Thomas on January 03, 2018

One of the most brilliant and heartbreaking books I have ever read, I would like to thank Min Jin Lee for writing Pachinko and starting my 2018 with this splendid saga. Pachinko follows four generations of a Korean family who move to Japan amidst Japanese colonization and political warfare. The nove......more

Goodreads review by Lark on April 10, 2022

Reading this book was something like having a hard boiled egg for breakfast every day, without any salt, and maybe it's a little past its fresh-date, too, but it's good for you, and never forget that some people in this world don't get any breakfast at all.......more