Phoebe asked this question about Pachinko:
What did you make of Koh Hansu versus Yoseb? For much of the book, I couldn't quite understand why there was such uncomplicated hatred for Hansu. Most likely, he saved everybody's life, multiple times and in multiple ways. It is only toward the end that the author includes a very vivid example of his brutality, which I imagine was deliberate––maybe to shame anyone for feeling tacitly supportive of him?
Jen Personally, I also prefer Koh Hansu than Yoseb. Hansu has done a lot of things for Sunja and her family. But I think that we have to consider the cult…morePersonally, I also prefer Koh Hansu than Yoseb. Hansu has done a lot of things for Sunja and her family. But I think that we have to consider the culture where the story was told. It was a time wherein family honour is the most important. Hansu has tainted Sunja's family and for them, no amount of help from Hansu can undo it. (less)
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