Min Jin Lee returns with an epic Korean family saga.

The highly anticipated new novel by Min Jin Lee, author of the award-winning 'Pachinko,' is one of the most important books of autumn 2026. The writer returns with an epic story that follows the events of a Korean family across continents and decades.

The novel tells the story of the Koh family: John, Helen, and their three children Bo, DH, and Mido. The narrative follows them from 1992 to 2007, as they move from Seoul, South Korea, to Sydney, Australia, before finally settling in Southern California.

Each child embarks on a different path through higher education and *hagwon*, the famous South Korean private tutoring centers. The reader accompanies them as they navigate the heavy burden of family expectations and the social pressure to succeed.

Described as 'simply magnificent' by critics, this novel promises to be one of the most significant works of the season, exploring universal themes such as identity, migration, and the cost of dreams.