Reviews with content warning for Abandonment - Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop

All I needed know about this book was that it was about a woman who opens a bookshop. ‘Nough said. But it’s so much more than that. It’s about the ups and downs of life and figuring out what you want in life, and if it’s different from what those around you want for you, how to pursue your dreams anyway and move past their lack of support. It’s about the healing power of books, but also of people and how one person can create a space where lost people feel welcome and accepted for exactly who they are. I loved this book so much!

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hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

5.0

I loved this book and feel what the author said in their note at the end captured what they created beautifully, "Stories of people who find their own pace and direction, of people who believe in others and wait by their side as they go through difficult times, lost in worry". This book felt like a warm hug.
I am a great believer also in something else the author said, "The yardstick to measure one's life lies within oneself. A that's good enough."

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