A review by grapeapril75
The Dallergut Dream Department Store by Miye Lee

hopeful lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I enjoyed the world building in this book and the creativity. It did throw me a bit that it seemed lacking in any climactic moments, no big drama to move the story along more. This is the first Korean story I have read, so perhaps it is getting used to the style and lack of any crucial moment to move the plot. I kept expecting something like a romance or a mystery to solve, but perhaps that was my fault and not the books. I did enjoy the story and it was a lovely immersive world. I hope there is more to come and perhaps I see the characters grow and the world progress. Right now though it feels like I went to dinner hungry and instead of getting a big meal I was only served one small appetizer.