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The Dallergut Dream Department Store
What if there was a store that sold dreams? Which would you buy? And who might you become when you wake up?
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 Dallergut 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.
This discussion guide was shared and sponsored in partnership with Hanover Square Press.
Book club questions for The Dallergut Dream Department Store by Miye Lee
Use these discussion questions to guide your next book club meeting.
What makes Penny such a perfect fit for the Dallergut Dream Department Store? What specific traits does she possess that you found compelling?
Analyze the role of "The Time God and the Three Disciples" in the narrative. How does this subplot contribute to the main storyline?
If you could buy any dream at the Dallergut Dream Department Store what would it be and why?
Some customers at the store seek out dreams of loved ones who have died. How did you feel about this poignant element of the story?
Miye Lee has crafted a whimsical narrative world. What were some of your favorite aspects of the world-building?
What did you make of the unique payment system at the Dallergut Dream department store? Did reading this novel change the way you relate to your own dreams and the time you spend sleeping?
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“A magic book that captivates anyone who reads it. This book is exceptionally rare and precious, as it combines the allure of fantasy novel with popularity.” —Readers News (Korea)
“A page-turning bearhug of a novel that brings the elusive technicolor world of dream beautifully to life.” —Alex Howard, author of The Ghost Cat
“A perfect read for moments of exhaustion and the yearning to escape reality” —Insight (Korea)