A review by marthaguymaid
Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum

hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Show me a bibliophile who doesn’t dream of starting a bookshop. I’ve never met one! That’s absolutely what drew me to this Korean story but I stayed for the charming characters, their friendships, and the very relatable struggles with their lives and inner selves. A poignant, heartwarmer that avoids too tidy an ending.
This one will stay on my shelves. I have a feeling it will reward a reread.