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The book starts off quite slow-paced, as we are introduced to a character who has decided to quit her job to run a local bookshop. I'll admit that at first I didn't see the point of it - I didn't feel like anything was happening plot-wise - but by the end I felt really charmed by this one.
As the bookshop becomes a community and a place for locals to gather, the owner starts to grow into her role as bookshop owner as well. By the end I really wanted to visit the bookshop myself.
When I was a kid I wanted to run a bookshop (and live on the second floor above it) which I'm sure is a common dream for bookworms. But I guess running a bookshop is often more about the people that come to the store rather than the books themselves. I'm not much of a people person so I guess I'm glad that dream didn't pan out 😂
Originally posted at www.emgoto.com.
The book starts off quite slow-paced, as we are introduced to a character who has decided to quit her job to run a local bookshop. I'll admit that at first I didn't see the point of it - I didn't feel like anything was happening plot-wise - but by the end I felt really charmed by this one.
As the bookshop becomes a community and a place for locals to gather, the owner starts to grow into her role as bookshop owner as well. By the end I really wanted to visit the bookshop myself.
When I was a kid I wanted to run a bookshop (and live on the second floor above it) which I'm sure is a common dream for bookworms. But I guess running a bookshop is often more about the people that come to the store rather than the books themselves. I'm not much of a people person so I guess I'm glad that dream didn't pan out 😂
Originally posted at www.emgoto.com.
This was a nice book to listen to as it’s fairly light and has an uplifting feel to it.
I will say that it is a slow book, sometimes too slow. The book brings up a lot of good discussions but has them in a way that can sometimes be to long or over reinforce the ideas. I was in just the right mood for this book when I was listening to it but when I think about the book it leads me to thinking about other healing fiction that I have read. There is something missing to add that extra wow factor to.
It’s a good book but not a strong one at the same time. But if you are looking for a healing fiction book and something to slow down with, this is a good book to read.
This was a nice book to listen to as it’s fairly light and has an uplifting feel to it.
I will say that it is a slow book, sometimes too slow. The book brings up a lot of good discussions but has them in a way that can sometimes be to long or over reinforce the ideas. I was in just the right mood for this book when I was listening to it but when I think about the book it leads me to thinking about other healing fiction that I have read. There is something missing to add that extra wow factor to.
It’s a good book but not a strong one at the same time. But if you are looking for a healing fiction book and something to slow down with, this is a good book to read.
This was a nice book to listen to as it’s fairly light and has an uplifting feel to it.
I will say that it is a slow book, sometimes too slow. The book brings up a lot of good discussions but has them in a way that can sometimes be to long or over reinforce the ideas. I was in just the right mood for this book when I was listening to it but when I think about the book it leads me to thinking about other healing fiction that I have read. There is something missing to add that extra wow factor to.
It’s a good book but not a strong one at the same time. But if you are looking for a healing fiction book and something to slow down with, this is a good book to read.
This was a nice book to listen to as it’s fairly light and has an uplifting feel to it.
I will say that it is a slow book, sometimes too slow. The book brings up a lot of good discussions but has them in a way that can sometimes be to long or over reinforce the ideas. I was in just the right mood for this book when I was listening to it but when I think about the book it leads me to thinking about other healing fiction that I have read. There is something missing to add that extra wow factor to.
It’s a good book but not a strong one at the same time. But if you are looking for a healing fiction book and something to slow down with, this is a good book to read.
My favorite fiction books are those focused on unique, well-crafted, characters who interact in a small area. In this book there are plenty of characters to choose from and all the story is within an environment I would be so happy to have access to. A bookstore that has tea and wants their customers to get comfortable and stay awhile.
There are some moments where the story stalled a bit but then picked back up. It was nice to see people mature, grow, and improve over the several years of the storyline.<spoiler>Also glad the store owner's sadness at the very beginning of the story was spelled out at the very end, rather than upfront, as so many authors like to do.</spoiler>
My favorite fiction books are those focused on unique, well-crafted, characters who interact in a small area. In this book there are plenty of characters to choose from and all the story is within an environment I would be so happy to have access to. A bookstore that has tea and wants their customers to get comfortable and stay awhile.
There are some moments where the story stalled a bit but then picked back up. It was nice to see people mature, grow, and improve over the several years of the storyline.<spoiler>Also glad the store owner's sadness at the very beginning of the story was spelled out at the very end, rather than upfront, as so many authors like to do.</spoiler>
I thought that I was having a difficult time getting through this book because I was having focus issues, but it turns out that this is meant to be a slow read, the type of book you'll want to savor and process as you take it in. It's meant to be a healing experience, something that makes you take stock of your own life and experiences as you read, taking in the characters' own experiences. This title is thought-provoking and insightful, but a lot of the depth of the interpersonal issues and themes of severing familial ties and immense individual guilt over not fitting into the intense work culture can be lost on readers who aren't familiar with Korean culture's tough stances on these things.
Overall, the book is a commentary on work culture and societal expectations with an overarching theme of rediscovering your passions and following through on fulfilling your life for yourself, not other peoples' expectations. If you're in a time of your life where you need to take a retrospective look at what you're doing and the path you're on, this is a book you need to read.
I thought that I was having a difficult time getting through this book because I was having focus issues, but it turns out that this is meant to be a slow read, the type of book you'll want to savor and process as you take it in. It's meant to be a healing experience, something that makes you take stock of your own life and experiences as you read, taking in the characters' own experiences. This title is thought-provoking and insightful, but a lot of the depth of the interpersonal issues and themes of severing familial ties and immense individual guilt over not fitting into the intense work culture can be lost on readers who aren't familiar with Korean culture's tough stances on these things.
Overall, the book is a commentary on work culture and societal expectations with an overarching theme of rediscovering your passions and following through on fulfilling your life for yourself, not other peoples' expectations. If you're in a time of your life where you need to take a retrospective look at what you're doing and the path you're on, this is a book you need to read.