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3.45 AVERAGE
3.45 AVERAGE
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
With the hustle and bustle of last month, ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฒ was just what I needed to slow down my reading vibes.
Read if you enjoy:
โข โจ Magical Realism
โข โ๏ธ Translated Stories
โข ๐ซง Cozy Vignettes
โข ๐ก Found Family
In this cozy and heartfelt novel, Jieun runs a magical laundromat that erases painful memories, but she must heal herself before she can truly help others. As five lost souls seek solace, she learns that healing is not magic but a power within us all.
๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฒ is an enchanting tale, with each characterโs story exploring resilience, healing, and self-discovery. I wanted to wrap myself up in this book and never leave Jieunโs world. There were even a few plot twists I didnโt see coming, which is rare for me!
Itโs been a long time since Iโve read a translated book, but Shanna Tanโs interpretations are seamless, still allowing Yunโs writing style to shine despite being in another language.
If youโre looking for a novel that reminds you to slow down and appreciate lifeโs small moments, pick up ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฒ at your favorite local bookstore today.
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I liked the idea of this, but not the execution. I thought it was a little too positive and confusing. The characters had bad memories and the mind laundry was supposed to get rid of them, so the characters could enjoy life. But at the same time, there was this constant message of dealing with the past and just reframing it in a more positive light. It seemed like the message was to deal with bad memories and just be more positive about things, and yet characters were allowed to have memories erased. I also could not tell how much time was passing, so that was annoying. I'm not sure that was important to the story, but it did bother me.
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes