The Dallergut Dream Department Store
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For fans of magical realism and the Before the Coffee Gets Cold series by Toshikazu Kawaguchi comes this cozy fantasy debut.
What if there was a store that sold dreams? Which would you buy? And who might you become when you wake up?
In a mysterious town hidden in our collective subconscious there's a department store that sells dreams. Day and night, visitors both human and animal shuffle in to purchase their latest adventure. Each floor specializes in a specific type of dream: childhood memories, food dreams, ice skating, dreams of stardom. Flying dreams are almost always sold out. Some seek dreams of loved ones who have died.
For Penny, an enthusiastic new hire, working at Dallergut is the opportunity of a lifetime. As she uncovers the workings of this whimsical world, she bonds with a cast of unforgettable characters, including Dallergut, the flamboyant and wise owner, Babynap Rockabye, a famous dream designer, Maxim, a nightmare producer, and the many customers who dream to heal, dream to grow, and dream to flourish.
A captivating story that will leave a lingering magical feeling in readers' minds, this is the first book in a bestselling duology for anyone exhausted from the reality of their daily life.
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The novel "The Dallergut Dream Department Store" by Lee Mi-ye follows Penny, the new employee at the Department Store, on her journey through the magical world of dreams. The book doesn't follow an overarching plot but rather explores the different departments and experiences Penny has during her work day. It is whimsical, creative and wise. The explanations of the role dreams play really resonated with me and gave me food for thought. I also loved the translation from Korean to English. I sometimes find translated works irritating but this was wonderfully done! There even was a note from the translator after the epilogue that was so heartwarming. I listened to it as an audiobook and the performance by Shannon Tyo was excellent!
Description
For fans of magical realism and the Before the Coffee Gets Cold series by Toshikazu Kawaguchi comes this cozy fantasy debut.
What if there was a store that sold dreams? Which would you buy? And who might you become when you wake up?
In a mysterious town hidden in our collective subconscious there's a department store that sells dreams. Day and night, visitors both human and animal shuffle in to purchase their latest adventure. Each floor specializes in a specific type of dream: childhood memories, food dreams, ice skating, dreams of stardom. Flying dreams are almost always sold out. Some seek dreams of loved ones who have died.
For Penny, an enthusiastic new hire, working at Dallergut is the opportunity of a lifetime. As she uncovers the workings of this whimsical world, she bonds with a cast of unforgettable characters, including Dallergut, the flamboyant and wise owner, Babynap Rockabye, a famous dream designer, Maxim, a nightmare producer, and the many customers who dream to heal, dream to grow, and dream to flourish.
A captivating story that will leave a lingering magical feeling in readers' minds, this is the first book in a bestselling duology for anyone exhausted from the reality of their daily life.
Book Information
Posts
The novel "The Dallergut Dream Department Store" by Lee Mi-ye follows Penny, the new employee at the Department Store, on her journey through the magical world of dreams. The book doesn't follow an overarching plot but rather explores the different departments and experiences Penny has during her work day. It is whimsical, creative and wise. The explanations of the role dreams play really resonated with me and gave me food for thought. I also loved the translation from Korean to English. I sometimes find translated works irritating but this was wonderfully done! There even was a note from the translator after the epilogue that was so heartwarming. I listened to it as an audiobook and the performance by Shannon Tyo was excellent!