APT9 Book Club: 'Pachinko' (2017)
When
3.00 – 11.59pm, Sat 2 Feb 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. $12 Members | $17 Members' guests (includes coffee/tea and sweets) / Book online or call (07) 3840 7278 to join the monthly discussions hosted by Book Club Facilitator Eve Jensen / Members receive 20% off current and past Book Club titles from the QAGOMA Store. Pre-order your books with the Store to avoid disappointment.