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skyfluff's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent
issymaae's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Ableism, Chronic illness, and Suicidal thoughts
tashtasher's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Death of parent
bookishmillennial's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
disclaimer: I don’t really give starred reviews. I hope my reviews provide enough information to let you know if a book is for you or not. Find me here: https://linktr.ee/bookishmillennial
I read this in one sitting, and think this would do well if optioned and adapted for tv (either as a made-for-tv film or a limited series). It is pretty low-stakes, but still grapples with grief, loss, and universal feelings of loneliness, sadness, and searching for meaning. Learning about how the department store operates was fascinating and I kept thinking people would love seeing this as a cozy, whimsical, and comforting lil tv series or film.
I read this in one sitting, and think this would do well if optioned and adapted for tv (either as a made-for-tv film or a limited series). It is pretty low-stakes, but still grapples with grief, loss, and universal feelings of loneliness, sadness, and searching for meaning. Learning about how the department store operates was fascinating and I kept thinking people would love seeing this as a cozy, whimsical, and comforting lil tv series or film.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Grief, and Death of parent
rarityfemme's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Note: I don't like giving star ratings as I dont really understand the system. Please forgive the lack of one!
I adore this book! Its so whimsical and fun. The worldbuilding is great, and really sets a beautiful scene. It's emotional at times, while still keeping the lighthearted feel. The writing is enchanting, really drawing you into the story and world of dreams.
If you were (or are!) a fan of the faraway tree series, this book has a very similar feeling to it.
I adore this book! Its so whimsical and fun. The worldbuilding is great, and really sets a beautiful scene. It's emotional at times, while still keeping the lighthearted feel. The writing is enchanting, really drawing you into the story and world of dreams.
If you were (or are!) a fan of the faraway tree series, this book has a very similar feeling to it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Death of parent
serendipity421's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Death of parent, and Alcohol
airynian's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book is sweet and beautiful 🥺 I'd recommend it to those looking for a short but meaningful super cozy reading ❤️🩹
The concept is so cute but also there's a layer of introspect to it that makes it even more enjoyable
The book talks about the Good Dollar Dream Department Store which (you guessed it) sells dreams to the people sleeping. But it's not that of a simple task as it seems - the owner taken seriously his role and tries to deliver the right dream to the right customer. For example, there's a new product which consists in premonitory dreams - they're not visions but more of glimpses of the future; obviously everyone wants them but Dollargut (the owner) refuses to sell them that simply because he knows that they are most wanted from people with set expectations so the wouldn't have any purpose. Instead he sells one of them to a screenwriter who needed just a little push to have faith in the new idea that was forming in her mind.
There are other stories like this that make you understand how equally important dreams can be in everyday life and why 🥺
(Shoutout to Seventeen Wonwoo for the rec)
The concept is so cute but also there's a layer of introspect to it that makes it even more enjoyable
The book talks about the Good Dollar Dream Department Store which (you guessed it) sells dreams to the people sleeping. But it's not that of a simple task as it seems - the owner taken seriously his role and tries to deliver the right dream to the right customer. For example, there's a new product which consists in premonitory dreams - they're not visions but more of glimpses of the future; obviously everyone wants them but Dollargut (the owner) refuses to sell them that simply because he knows that they are most wanted from people with set expectations so the wouldn't have any purpose. Instead he sells one of them to a screenwriter who needed just a little push to have faith in the new idea that was forming in her mind.
There are other stories like this that make you understand how equally important dreams can be in everyday life and why 🥺
(Shoutout to Seventeen Wonwoo for the rec)
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Death of parent