Pachinko (national Book Award Finalist) (libro En Inglés)

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Nombre: Pachinko (National Book Award Finalist) (Libro en Inglés)
Marca: Grand Central Publishing

DESCRIPCIÓN:

Críticas Pachinko gives us a moving and detailed portrait about what it's like to sit at the nexus of two cultures, and what it means to forge a home in a place that doesn't always welcome you.--FusionPachinko is a rich, well-crafted book as well as a page turner. Its greatest strength in this regard lies in Lee's ability to shift suddenly between perspectives. We never linger too long with a single character, constantly refreshing our point of view, giving the narrative dimension and depth. Add to that her eye and the prose that captures setting so well, and it would not be surprising to see Pachinko on a great many summer reading lists.--Asian Review of Books[An] addictive family saga packed with forbidden love, the search for belonging, and triumph against the odds.--Esquire, "Top 10 Best Books of 2017 (So Far)"[An] immersive novel.--BBC.com's "10 Books to Read in 2017A beautifully crafted story of love, loss, determination, luck, and perseverance...Lee's skillful development of her characters and story lines will draw readers into the work. Those who enjoy historical fiction with strong characterizations will not be disappointed as they ride along on the emotional journeys offered in the author's latest page-turner.--Library Journal (starred review)A big novel to lose yourself in or to find yourself anew-a saga of Koreans living in Japan, rejected by the country they call home, unable to return to Korea as wars and strife tear the region apart. The result is like a secret history of both countries burst open in one novel. I hope you love it like I did.--Alexander Chee, author of Queen of the Night and Edinburgh writing for the Book of the Month ClubA culturally rich, psychologically astute family saga.--The Washington PostA deep, broad, addictive history of a Korean family in Japan enduring and prospering through the 20th century.--David Mitchell, Guardian, New York Times bestselling author of The Bone ClocksA social novel in the Dickensian vein...frequently heartbreaking.--USA TodayA sprawling and immersive historical work... Reckoning with one determined, wounded family's place in history, Lee's novel is an exquisite meditation on the generational nature of truly forging a home.--Publishers WeeklyA sprawling, beautiful novel.--PBSA sweeping, multigenerational saga about one Korean family making its way in Japan. The immigrant issues resonate; the story captivates.--PeopleAn absorbing saga of 20th-century Korean experience... the destinies of Sunja's children and grandchildren unfold, love, luck, and talent combine with cruelty and random misfortune in a deeply compelling story, with the trouble of ethnic Koreans living in Japan never far from view. An old-fashioned epic whose simple, captivating storytelling delivers both wisdom and truth.--Kirkus (Starred Review)An exquisite, haunting epic...'moments of shimmering beauty and some glory, too, ' illuminate the narrative...Lee's profound novel...is shaped by impeccable research, meticulous plotting, and empathic perception.--Booklist (starred review)An exquisite, haunting epic.--The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center & Bloom MagazineAn intimate yet expansive immigrant story.--The Michigan DailyAs an examination of immigration over generations, in its depth and empathy, Pachinko is peerless.--The Japan TimesAstounding. The sweep of Dickens and Tolstoy applied to a 20th century Korean family in Japan. Min Jin Lee's PACHINKO tackles all the stuff most good novels do-family, love, cabbage-but it also asks questions that have never been more timely. What does it mean to be part of a nation? And what can one do to escape its tight, painful, familiar bonds?--Gary Shteyngart, New York Times bestselling author of Little Failure and Super Sad True Love Story Both for those who love Korea, as well as for those who know no more than Hyundai, Samsung and kimchi, this extraordinary book will prove a revelation of joy and heartbreak. I could not stop turning the pages, and wi

CARACTERÍSTICAS PRINCIPALES:

-Idioma: Inglés
-Autor: Lee, Min Jin
-Editorial: Grand Central Publishing
-N° Paginas: 512
-Tipo de pasta: Pasta blanda
-Envío: Desde EE.UU.

MÁS DETALLES:

Tiempo de entrega: 10 días
Peso del paquete: 1 kg
Medidas: 5 cm x 22 cm x 27 cm cm
Material: Papel
Modelo: 9781455563920
Meses de garantía: 1
Garantía: Por defectos de fabricación
Condición: Nuevo
Color: Multicolor
Nombre de color: Multicolor
ASIN: 1455563927
País de producción: United States
Encuadernado: Pasta blanda
Editorial: Grand Central Publishing
Titulo del libro: Pachinko (National Book Award Finalist) (Libro en Inglés)
Autor: Lee, Min Jin
Fecha de publicación: 2017
Idioma: Inglés
Número de páginas: 512
ISBN-13: 9781455563920
Edad mínima sugerida: 6
Contenido del paquete: 1 pieza
SKU: 9781455563920