Kim Ho-Yeon

Broschiertes Buch

The Second Chance Convenience Store

Beschreibung

The Second Chance Convenience Store is a Korean million-copy bestselling novel set in Seoul, telling the charming story of a store owner who gives those who work for her a second chance at life. For fans of Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop and Days at the Morisaki Bookshop.

Autor

Kim Ho-yeon has worked as a novelist, playwright, and comic book writer. Considered a complete storyteller, he won the 9th Segye Literary Prize (offered by the Segye Ilbo newspaper ) in 2013, and in 2021, was awarded Yes24 Book of the Year and Millie Audiobook of the Year. His work stands out for the humanity conveyed by his characters, always inspiring, and for stories that remind us of our own lives. He lives in Seoul.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pan Macmillan
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Januar 2026
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 196mm x 128mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 158g
• ISBN-13: 9781035032884
• ISBN-10: 1035032880
• Artikelnr.: 72875447

Rezensionen

Dok-go's realistic and encouraging relationship with the store's customers, who have their problems and aspirations resolved so well through the pages, wins everyone's hearts The Korea Times

A What's Up? Magazine "Reading Pick" -

"Kim Ho-Yeon's prose, beautifully translated, is understated but piercing. He avoids melodrama, opting instead for daily textures: the warmth of doenjang soup, the quiet discipline of a part-time worker, the humbling dignity of a man once discarded by society. This is not just a feel-good narrative. It is a slow-burning reckoning with aging, dignity, capitalism, and the invisible social architecture of cities.... A standout in contemporary translated fiction, the book speaks volumes to our post-pandemic world where community is both scarce and sacred." - Litro Magazine

"The Second Chance Convenience Store... checks

all the boxes, enhanced with additional charm and empathy, and smoothly translated by Janet Hong....In what might initially seem to be a light, breezy novel, Kim seamlessly inserts sharp commentary about society's failures concerning people late in life, people experiencing homelessness, corporate greed, compromised ethics." - Shelf Awareness (Starred Review)

"It's easy to see why this quick and endearing read was so popular in Korea and beyond; U.S. readers are in for a treat." - Library Journal

"Dok-go's realistic and encouraging relationship with the store's customers, who have their problems and aspirations resolved so well through the pages, wins everyone's hearts." - The Korea Times

"A moving story about solidarity and the healing process" - Yes24 and Kyobo Book Center

"A delightful read." - Not Another Book Review Blog

"The Second Chance Convenience Store is a joyful and uplifting read that highlights the importance of human connection.... Highly recommended for anyone looking for a feel-good novel that also offers meaningful reflection." - FreshFiction

"The Second Chance Convenience Store...should be on your reading list. This Korean book, soon in English, is special. It shows kindness, community, and second chances....If you want a book that makes you feel good about people, this one delivers." - Dionysus Reviews

"The whole thing was just delightful without being saccharine" - Reading Reality