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Pachinko is the second novel by Harlem-based author and journalist Min Jin Lee. Published in 2017, Pachinko is an epic historical fiction novel following a Korean family who immigrates to Japan. The story features an ensemble of characters who encounter racism, discrimination, stereotyping, and other aspects of the 20th-century Korean experience of Japan. Pachinko was a 2017 finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction.
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Pachinko (파친코 (소설)) — verified Korean book.
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Author: Min Jin Lee
First published: 2017
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What is Pachinko's author?
Pachinko — Author: Min Jin Lee (verified via Wikidata Q836661 2026-07-07 01:21 UTC; Wikipedia Pachinko (novel) 2026-07-07 01:21 UTC; Open Library /works/OL17762217W 2026-07-07 01:21 UTC, as of 2026-07-07).
What is Pachinko's first published?
Pachinko — First published: 2017 (verified via Wikidata Q836661 2026-07-07 01:21 UTC; Wikipedia Pachinko (novel) 2026-07-07 01:21 UTC; Open Library /works/OL17762217W 2026-07-07 01:21 UTC, as of 2026-07-07).