The Dallergut Dream Department Store (Original)
Miye Lee
(Author)
Sandy Joosun Lee
(Translator)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
THE #1 KOREAN BESTSELLER WITH OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLDFor 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.
Product Details
Price
$21.99
$20.45
Publisher
Hanover Square Press
Publish Date
July 09, 2024
Pages
288
Dimensions
5.5 X 7.3 X 1.1 inches | 0.65 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781335081179
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About the Author
MIYE LEE was born in Busan in 1990. After graduating from the Busan National University School of Materials Science and Engineering, she worked as a semiconductor engineer at Samsung Electronics. Her debut novel, The Dallergut Dream Department Store, was published entirely funded through a crowdfunding service in Korea in 2020 and has since drawn many enthusiastic responses and favorable reviews.
SANDY JOOSUN LEE is a translator and interpreter based in Seoul. Her translations include Won-pyung Sohn's Almond (HarperVia, 2020). She also works in animation, translating and developing animated content, which includes The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf (2021) and Star Wars: Visions (2023).
Reviews
"A fantastical narrative."--CNN "This delightful story transcends Penny's experiences to be about so much more. A comforting story of dreams, lives, and the ways people process all that reality offers them."--Kirkus
"Whimsical and sweet... All things are possible in Lee's captivating world."--Shelf Awareness
"A charming foray into the land of sleep. This is an excellent choice for a gentle book club read."--Library Journal STARRED review
"These days I'm reading a book called Dallergut Dream Department Store and when they talk about the dream department store I can see it in my head. I imagine I'm shopping there as I read."--Wonwoo and member of the K-Pop group Seventeen
"A page-turning bearhug of a novel that brings the elusive technicolor world of dream beautifully to life. Like all good fantasy fiction, Miye Lee smuggles in the big issues, too: the divide between rich and poor, the unrequited yearnings of the soul, and the aching pain of loss and bereavement. There's a tenderness to the book, and the eponymous department store, in all its Wes-Anderson-like color and frippery, that envelopes the reader, making them long to stay there forever."--Alex Howard, author of The Ghost Cat
"I read this and it was so much fun! The people in this book go to the DallerGut Dream Department Store in their dreams....It was so much fun when I imagined it! I The writer of this novel must be brilliant, because this world was so creative. You need to read this too!"--Yugyeom, member of the K-Pop group Got7 "The author who revolutionized the world of Korean fiction is also influencing and changing the broader realm of Korean literature now."--Maeil Business News Korea "A strong plot and intriguing storyline."--Top Class "A magic book that captivates anyone who reads it. This book is exceptionally rare and precious, as it combines the allure of fantasy novel with popularity."--Readers News "The Dallergut Dream Department Store resonates with and comforts those who don't even dare to dream and find themselves exhausted by the harsh realities of life."--Opinion News "This book has the unique ability to evoke both tears and tranquility. A perfect read for moments of exhaustion and the yearning to escape reality, it possesses the power to mend weary hearts."--Insight
"Whimsical and sweet... All things are possible in Lee's captivating world."--Shelf Awareness
"A charming foray into the land of sleep. This is an excellent choice for a gentle book club read."--Library Journal STARRED review
"These days I'm reading a book called Dallergut Dream Department Store and when they talk about the dream department store I can see it in my head. I imagine I'm shopping there as I read."--Wonwoo and member of the K-Pop group Seventeen
"A page-turning bearhug of a novel that brings the elusive technicolor world of dream beautifully to life. Like all good fantasy fiction, Miye Lee smuggles in the big issues, too: the divide between rich and poor, the unrequited yearnings of the soul, and the aching pain of loss and bereavement. There's a tenderness to the book, and the eponymous department store, in all its Wes-Anderson-like color and frippery, that envelopes the reader, making them long to stay there forever."--Alex Howard, author of The Ghost Cat
"I read this and it was so much fun! The people in this book go to the DallerGut Dream Department Store in their dreams....It was so much fun when I imagined it! I The writer of this novel must be brilliant, because this world was so creative. You need to read this too!"--Yugyeom, member of the K-Pop group Got7 "The author who revolutionized the world of Korean fiction is also influencing and changing the broader realm of Korean literature now."--Maeil Business News Korea "A strong plot and intriguing storyline."--Top Class "A magic book that captivates anyone who reads it. This book is exceptionally rare and precious, as it combines the allure of fantasy novel with popularity."--Readers News "The Dallergut Dream Department Store resonates with and comforts those who don't even dare to dream and find themselves exhausted by the harsh realities of life."--Opinion News "This book has the unique ability to evoke both tears and tranquility. A perfect read for moments of exhaustion and the yearning to escape reality, it possesses the power to mend weary hearts."--Insight
