The paper examines the "Zainichi" Korean community's struggle with identity, ethnic prejudice, and the profound sense of dislocation experienced by characters like Sunja and Noa.
If you are researching the novel Pachinko , the paper offers a deep dive into the immigrant experience. Pachinko
If you are interested in the actual game and its role in Japanese society, the paper published in International Gambling Studies is a primary scholarly source. Pachinko
Community reviewers and scholars highlight how the novel uses the game as a powerful metaphor for life and predestined struggle. Pachinko