Review by bookishmillennial - Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop

bookishmillennial 's review for:

Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

As someone who grew up in the U.S. and was raised in this capitalistic, grind-culture, hellscape that focuses so much on profits and instant gratification, this book spoke so deeply to me. I loved the narrative of these characters finding meaning and fulfillment in developing real community, slowing down, and examining their true desires. This could have easily been set where I live, in the tech-obsessed "Silicon Valley" SF Bay Area. I appreciate this book for what it is (a quiet introspection on if the lifestyle we currently have is fulfilling), and I highly recommend it.

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