APT9 Book Club: 'Pachinko' (2017)
When
10.30am – 11.59pm, Thu 24 Jan 2019Where
Queensland Art Gallery & Member's Lounge
About
Take a step out of your comfort zone this season as we delve into a five-part focus on writing from across Asia and the Pacific, linking to themes and histories presented in APT9. Book 1: Pachinko (2017), Min Jin Lee Earning a coveted spot among the New York Times’ top 10 books of 2017, Pachinko chronicles the hopes and dreams of four generations of a Korean family. An epic tale of identity, love, death and survival, the novel strategically guides the reader through a history of Japan’s colonisation of Korea, the East Asian experience of World War Two, and the influence of Christianity on Korean society. It explores love, family and the changing role of women, and offers a set of interconnected stories that mirror the movement of history. SOLD OUT / Please contact the office on 07 3840 7278 to be added to the wait list or attend the session on Sat 2 Feb