Fermented through time – Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
Min Jin Lee’s 2017 epic novel Pachinko is a multi-generational saga following a Korean family from 1910 through 1989 as they migrate to Japan and navigate displacement, identity, and survival. Key Historical Context The Symbolism of Pachinko Pachinko is a mechanical arcade game in Japan, similar to a vertical pinball machine used primarily for gambling….