The Second Chance Convenience Store
$20.84
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
1 July 2025
Summary
Seoul Station is home to Dokgo, a man shrouded in mystery 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 history 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 al…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781035032891 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1035032899 |
| Author: | Kim Ho-Yeon, Janet Hong |
| Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
| Imprint: | Macmillan |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 1 July 2025 |
| Weight: | 156g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 132mm x 15mm |
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Critics Review
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
About The Author
Kim Ho-Yeon
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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