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A review by crystalcollectsbooks
The Dallergut Dream Department Store by Miye Lee
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This was a whimsical and uplifting story. The concept is original and delivered a unique magical realism experience.
What is truly a mystery, to me at least, is whether the people of the dream department store are real or are they a figment of the dream world? Do they have experiences outside of the store? The idea that people visit a store when they fall asleep and can choose the type of the dream they have or have one chosen for them. Along with this experience, the reader gets to learn a bit about each of the characters pre- and post- dream. I think the only thing that I would have preferred is to have more time with each dreamer and experience them working through their conflicts a little more. Instead, it felt like I only got snippets. Considering this was a short book, it delivers well. This book made for very light reading since it did feel more like a children's story.
I recommend this book to dreamers and people looking for an uplifting read.
Many thanks to Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for a digital copy of the book. The opinions expressed are honest and my own.
What is truly a mystery, to me at least, is whether the people of the dream department store are real or are they a figment of the dream world? Do they have experiences outside of the store? The idea that people visit a store when they fall asleep and can choose the type of the dream they have or have one chosen for them. Along with this experience, the reader gets to learn a bit about each of the characters pre- and post- dream. I think the only thing that I would have preferred is to have more time with each dreamer and experience them working through their conflicts a little more. Instead, it felt like I only got snippets. Considering this was a short book, it delivers well. This book made for very light reading since it did feel more like a children's story.
I recommend this book to dreamers and people looking for an uplifting read.
Many thanks to Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for a digital copy of the book. The opinions expressed are honest and my own.