Dallergut Dream Department Store

A Novel

by ,

English language

Published Aug. 27, 2024 by Harlequin Enterprises ULC.

ISBN:
9781335081179

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4 stars (2 reviews)

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.

4 editions

reviewed Dallergut Dream Department Store by Sandy Joosun Lee

The DallerGut Dream Department Store

2 stars

I just didn’t really “get” this. I’m not sure if I’m just not the target audience, or maybe it’s a cultural barrier, but none of it gripped me or made me want to keep reading. It felt more like a series of scenes or vignettes rather than a cohesive novel, and sometimes this can work if there’s an overarching story or theme, but things just felt very random here. I did really like the premise so it’s shame I didn’t gel with it. I’ll keep an eye out for a similar sounding book.

reviewed DallerGut Dream Department Store by Sandy Joosun Lee

An excellent escape into a world of dreams

5 stars

This book will strike an emotional chord with any reader! The author expertly builds a world where dreams are sold in a department store, but it goes so much deeper than that. She explores the source of common dreams, weaves in commentary of the human condition, and in the end will leave you so full of emotion that you'll be ready to send your payment in to Dallergut!