American Hagwon

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American Hagwon is a powerful contemporary saga by Min Jin Lee that follows the Koh family as they navigate upheaval, sacrifice, and hope across continents. From Korea to Australia and finally California, their journey explores the challenges of immigration, education, and family bonds.

A sweeping family epic about resilience, dreams, and the pursuit of a better life through education.

Min Jin Lee, celebrated author of Pachinko, returns with an ambitious and deeply moving novel that traces the lives of John and Helen Koh and their three children-Bo, DH, and Mido. Their story begins in Korea, where a devastating betrayal and the 1997 Asian financial crisis shatter their world.

Determined to rebuild, the Koh family moves from Seoul to Sydney before settling in California. While the children find new opportunities, the parents face the harsh reality of being outsiders with credentials that carry little weight. Throughout their journey, the family clings to the belief that education will unlock the success and security that have long eluded them.

The narrative unfolds through the lives of the Kohs, their friends, relatives, and even rivals, as they confront love, work, fortune, and fulfillment over the years. With every sacrifice and new beginning, profound questions arise: What are we willing to sacrifice for the happiness of those we love? What role does education truly play? And ultimately, what defines a good life?

American Hagwon stands as Min Jin Lee’s most extraordinary and ambitious work to date, praised for its rich storytelling and emotional depth. It has been hailed as a novel that reignites faith in humanity and storytelling, offering a world so intricate you lose yourself in it. Critics have called it profoundly generous, humane, and emotionally breathtaking, marking it as a must-read for those seeking a deeply engaging literary experience.

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