DallerGut Dream Department Store
Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fiction, Fiction & Poetry, General Sci Fi & Fantasy
Paperback Published on: 01/08/2024
£9.99
Bookseller Reviews
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I’d like to pre-order a dream please!
The whole concept of having a department store you visit whilst you’re asleep to buy dreams hooked me from the start. What I didn’t expect was this book t... READ MORE
Whimsical and heartfelt!
After reading the synopsis of this book, I knew I would like it - but it totally exceeded my expectations. A department store that sells dreams as you slee... READ MORE
A dream of a novel.
A whimsical and imaginative novel that takes readers on a delightful journey into a fantastical world where dreams are bought and sold. Lee's vibrant story... READ MORE
A story with a quiet heartfelt nature that is simply beautiful.
'The Dallergut Dream Department Store' focuses on Penny who after years of trying gets her dream job at the Dream Department store! The story weaves Penny'... READ MORE
A dreamy mug of hot chocolate in book form
This book is everything!
I can't remember the last book that had me weeping in joy. The story is so gentle and warming. The characters are as colourful ... READ MORE
Truly Charming
This is such a lovely novel. Following Penny as she begins her new career at the Dallergut Dream Department Store, this is one of the most delightful stori... READ MORE
Like a hot drink on a cold day
DallerGut Dream Department Store is a simple, yet sweet story about how we purchase our dreams from a shop each night, only to forget we ever did when we w... READ MORE
A Beautiful and Gentle Read.
If Studio Ghibli ever made an office comedy, it would be this. Just surreal enough to be enjoyable without being confusing, a very calming but emotionally ... READ MORE
Imaginatively colourful!
I didn’t know anything about this book before deciding to read it, I was entirely pulled in by how stunningly colourful the cover is. It really does encaps... READ MORE
I imagined this as a Studio Ghibli film!
Penny has a new job at the Dallergut Dream Department Store, and we follow her as she learns the ins and outs of the job. Intertwined with customer perspec... READ MORE
Dreamy Delight
I'm not sure if I read this book, or if I dreamt it... It was a lovely experience, the story unfolds with a sweet slumber logic. There are streams of life ... READ MORE
Feel good with a message, cosy thrills
have read a few Korean written books that have a hopeful message on them. This is one, a shop where you can buy Dreams or have them made to order for you. ... READ MORE
Whimsical, thoughtful but unpretentious.
I loved this so much and I'm looking forward to the sequel. The characters and world are intriguing so I'm interested to see what Miye Lee will do next and... READ MORE
The department store of your dreams!!
4 ⭐️
“Only in their dreams can men be truly free. ‘Twas always thus, and always thus will be.”
Well that was adorable! I’ve read a lot of similar boo... READ MORE
Great concept.
Thank you to the Publisher for an advance copy of this novel.
A really interesting concept that most definitely should be picked up for a tv show, I rea... READ MORE
wonderful cosy read
lovely little autumnal read! similar to before the coffee gets cold, bound to cheer you up on a cold day
One cosy dream, please!
A whimsically cosy and colourful adventure. Follows the main character Penny who gets a job at the famous dream department store ran by DallerGut, as she l... READ MORE
My best book of 2024 so far!
Well...I did not know that I needed a Studio Ghibli/Alice in Wonderland/Inside Out crossover event, but my God am I glad the universe decided to take matte... READ MORE
Synopsis
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 the store 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.
- Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9781035412761
- Number of pages: 272
- Weight: 240g
- Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 26 mm
Customer Reviews
View allQuirky
Firstly the cover art is beautiful and eye catching. Secondly, the story is unique and interesting. This book has set the stage for the next I’m eager to ... READ MORE
Quirky read
Such an eye catching cover!
And the plot sounded brilliant and quirky so I was happy to give it a read.
It is definitely a quirky read, not read anything... READ MORE
Lovely easy read
This made a really nice easy holiday read. Its so imaginative and different from anything I've read before.
So glad the store assistant recommended this to me!
If you liked The Midnight Library then you’ll like this. A nice easy read!
Awful
There is a nice idea here, in need of a better author (or maybe the translator is to blame). It's easily the worst book I've read in a long time.
What a magical book!
Dreams are mystical and wonderful, and this book really captures that essence. The variety of feeling and emotions that you get from dreams are really expl... READ MORE
What is Penny
I really enjoyed this book, so many interesting characters. I can't wait for the next one, it's on my wish list already
Can't wait for the next one!
Absolutely adored this book, was a dream to read. :)
Don’t bother
Nice concept of the main story but me and my mum both read this and was a waste of time , story wasn’t exciting and didn’t have a proper ending . Please do... READ MORE
Completely different
This book is so completely new and different to anything else, and draws you in with it's easy writing and wonderful character. Cannot wait for the second ... READ MORE
Sleepwalking
Lacklustre. She sets up a (parallel) world but nothing really happens in it. The whole thing is soporific.
Beautiful and whimsical
This was a buy solely based on the cover and thankfully it did not disappoint. To me this seemed like a collection of short stories and each story felt lik... READ MORE
A Cosy Read
I found this book completely randomly at my local Water stones and I'm so happy I did. I fell in love with the world and the characters. I laughed and also... READ MORE
cool concept
I enjoyed it a lot, and the concept of selling dreams in a department store like you go and buy clothing or electronics! And I love the cover!
Interesting
The pacing is well-balanced, with moments of tension interspersed with reflective passages that allow for character introspection
Captivating
This book I got purely because I heard good reviews on it from Waterstones employees and on the internet and I can say they were not wrong, the way Miye Le... READ MORE
Lovely cover. Not a bad book..
I judged the book by it's cover. (I know, I know!)
Well, along with the synopsis which was up my street. But it was a little disappointing on the recommen... READ MORE
Unique idea poorly executed
I was excited to read this book but it turned out to be the worst book I've read all year. I don't feel the translation is to blame either.
While the ide... READ MORE
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