The Second Chance Convenience Store - Ho-Yeon, Kim
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'Holding on to the belief that life had meaning and must go on, I, too, would carry on.' In this million-copy bestseller from Korea, the owner of a corner store takes in a homeless man who does a good deed - a kind soul whose presence will transform the whole neighbourhood. Seoul Station is home to Dokgo, a man with no memories of his past. Until one day his subdued existence is disrupted when he stumbles upon a lost wallet, triggering a chain of events that will change the course of his life. Enter Mrs. Yeom, a retired teacher turned convenience-store owner, who, upon discovering Dokgo's act…mehr

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'Holding on to the belief that life had meaning and must go on, I, too, would carry on.' In this million-copy bestseller from Korea, the owner of a corner store takes in a homeless man who does a good deed - a kind soul whose presence will transform the whole neighbourhood. Seoul Station is home to Dokgo, a man with no memories of his past. Until one day his subdued existence is disrupted when he stumbles upon a lost wallet, triggering a chain of events that will change the course of his life. Enter Mrs. Yeom, a retired teacher turned convenience-store owner, who, upon discovering Dokgo's act of kindness in returning her purse, offers him a meal as a token of her gratitude. Their chance encounter blossoms into an unexpected alliance when the man's bravery saves the store from ruin, earning him not just a job but a place in the heart of the neighbourhood. But just when things are looking up for Dokgo, Mrs. Yeom's troubled son, eager to sell the store, hires a detective to dig into the mysterious man's past and unearth what he seems to be trying so hard to forget . . . The Second Chance Convenience Store by Kim Ho-Yeon, translated from Korean by Janet Hong, is a moving and joyful story of a woman fighting for her community and a man who has lost everything except the will to try again. '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 What Readers are Saying: 'Loved reading this slice of life . . . it is a story of kindness and the power it holds for healing and transformation' 'Beautiful story that will touch your heart' 'Quiet, heartfelt and hopeful. Just what I was looking for!' 'I truly loved this book . . . would have happily read more tales from this convenience store.' 'I love this book. It is heartwarming and a cozy read for everyone' 'Sweet without being too saccharine, this was an easy read and a cosy hug of a novel!'
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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.
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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

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