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“Whenever Solomon played cards, he felt strong and smooth, like he couldn't lose; he wondered if he felt this way because he didn't care about the money.”

Quote by Min Jin Lee

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Pachinko

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Min Jin Lee
Min Jin Lee

Min Jin Lee, born in 1968, is a talented writer known for her delicate emotions and profound insights into the lives of Asian immigrants and their descendants. Her debut novel, 'Pachinko', received widespread acclaim and won multiple literary awards. more

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