The Dallergut Dream Department Store
Lee Mi-ye
A whimsical, poignant novel about the inner workings of a department store that sells dreams In a mysterious town that lies hidden in our collective subconscious, there's a quaint little store where all kinds of dreams are sold ... Day and night, visitors both human and animal from all over the world shuffle in sleepily in their pyjamas, lining up to purchase their latest adventure. Each floor in the department store sells a special kind of dream, including nostalgic dreams about your childhood, trips you've taken, and delicious food you've eaten, as well as nightmares and more mysterious dreams. In Dallergut Dream Department Store we meet Penny an enthusiastic new hire; Dallergut, the flamboyant owner of the department store; Agnap Coco, producer of special dreams; Vigo Myers, an employee in the mystery department as well as a cast of curious, funny and strange clientele who regularly visit the store. When one of the most coveted and expensive dreams gets stolen during Penny's first week, we follow along with her as she tries to uncover the workings of this wonderfully whimsical world. 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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0The Dallergut Dream Department Store
Overall Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (3/5) or 6.57/10 overall
Characters - 7
The characters in this book were interesting and had unique personalities. It was cool to see Penny's journey as she grew more comfortable in her role over time.
Atmosphere - 7
The atmosphere in this book was quite pleasant. However, the world that the Dallergut Dream Department Store inhabits felt lacking. How things work outside of the store was not explained well too.
Writing - 7
The writing in this book was reasonable. Since this book was translated, I think it was hard to articulate the same meanings and connotations as eloquently in English. My guess is that why some of the word choice and sentences felt a little disjointed and slightly confusing to me.
Plot - 6
Ngl, I was hoping for more of a consistent plot. It felt like each chapter was it's own mini-story instead of one overarching story. I didn't hate that aspect, but it wasn't what I was expecting
Intrigue - 7
I was fairly intrigued by this book. The synopsis sounded quite interesting and the cover is amazing. However, my actual intrigue once started the book fluctuated, since some sections were more engaging than others.
Logic - 6
This book has a fair bit of logic. I thought the explanations for certain types of dreams were well thought-out and helped to enhance the story. However, I never got past the fact that we didn't get to see much of the world Penny lives in other than Dallergut's store. I also thought it was odd that Penny and the rest of the workers at the Dallergut Dream Department Store seem to emulate human lives (going to cafes, the bank, having gatherings and awards ceremonies, etc.) but they are clearly not human or they wouldn't be able to work there. Yet they can still use the dreams that they produce? That part messed with me a little.
Enjoyment - 6
I enjoyed the overall premise of the book, but the execution was a little rocky. Still a short and sweet book.
0coziest book ever. love loooved the world building and the characters. not much plot but the vibes make up for it <333
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