Community reviewers and scholars highlight how the novel uses the game as a powerful metaphor for life and predestined struggle.
“Similar to a Pachinko machine... the Koreans in Japan cannot improve their 'predestined' lives regardless of how hard they try.” Journal of Positive School Psychology · 4 years ago Pachinko
“Pachinko has a low initial stake; can stimulate visual and aural senses... and can seduce players into continuous play.” ResearchGate · 17 years ago Community reviewers and scholars highlight how the novel