Reviews

Dallergut Dream Department Store by Mi-Ye Lee 이미예

sianhopper's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

tyghe_bright's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

A whimsical confection with faint touches of sadness.  The writing is somewhat simple, which makes for a breezy read. 

There's no character progress, but not every story needs that; it's a fable, really.  
This playful,  fun book was just what I needed. 

piarat's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

enaxx04's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

5.0

flounie_baby_lis's review against another edition

inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

clairegour's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Intriguing idea that was executed half-heartedly. Light read that was sometimes boring.

kelleyd's review against another edition

hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I really enjoyed this book because the premise is so intriguing.  Penny, a young woman, has landed her ‘dream’ job at Dallergut Dream Department Store.  The store where the sleeping masses, including animals, come to buy their dreams.  The story focuses on some of the sleeping patrons and also on the dream creators.  It is a story built on the different dreams that most humans have, like repetitive, nightmares, aspirational, or totally random.   It was fascinating to read how Miye Lee wove them all together along with inspirational quotes and common dream theory.

Where I think the story fell down for me is possibly in the translation aspect from Korean to English. 
The sentence structure at times was juvenile and hard to follow.  Some of that may indeed be because of translation, but it became frustrating to read.  

All in all a pretty good book.  I think it would make a really good television show.

Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing | Hanover Square Press, and NetGalley for the digital ARC.

inesfgv's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

sabcazas's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

3.0

jenmarchal's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5