Review
A charming foray into the land of sleep. This is an excellent choice for a gentle book club read . ― Library Journal
The writer who wrote about dreams is now achieving her dreams . A dream-like story has happened in the publishing world resulting in this becoming a bestseller after its initial e-book publication. ― The Dong-A Ilbo
The author who revolutionised the world of Korean fiction is also influencing and changing the broader realm of Korean literature now. ― Maeil Business News Korea
This book has the unique ability to evoke both tears and tranquility. A perfect read for moments of exhaustion and the yearning to escape reality, it possesses the power to mend weary hearts . ― Insight Korea
DallerGut Dream Department Store provides empathy and comfort to readers who have found it increasingly difficult to dream in the midst of the painful realities of life. ― Opinion News
Book Description
The first book of Miye Lee's whimsical and moving duology, translated from the Korean language by Sandy Joosun Lee about a magical department store which sells dreams and their customers.
About the Author
Miye Lee was born in Busan in 1990. After graduating from the Busan National University School of Materials Science and Engineering, she worked as a semiconductor engineer at Samsung Electronics. Her debut novel Dallergut Dream Department Store published entirely funded through a crowdfunding service in Korea in 2020 and has since drawn many enthusiastic responses and favourable reviews.
Sandy Joosun Lee is a translator and interpreter based in Seoul. Her translations include Won-pyung Sohn's Almond (HarperVia, 2020). She also works in animation, translating and developing animated content, which includes The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf (2021) and Star Wars: Visions (2025]