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Shop open when it rains

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  • Lose yourself in a luminous coming-of-age fantasy that offers comfort and wonder, told through a 328-page tale of Serin, a rain-locked shop, guide cat Issha and heart-stealing goblins
  • This internationally sought-after debut—exported to six countries before release—blends adventure and magic with broad acclaim
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Who it's for
Young adult and adult readers who enjoy fantasy and coming-of-age stories
Main benefit
Provides comfort and wonder through an enchanting fantasy tale that explores adventure, self-discovery, and emotional growth
Texture / fit
Standard paperback book with 328 pages
Size
328 pages | 424g | 140*205*30mm
Material / key ingredients
Paper, ink

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Description

Publication Date 06/14/2023
Number of pages, weight, size 328 pages | 424g | 140*205*30mm

Book Introduction

“Witness the birth of a fresh literary talent whose emergence has been eagerly awaited by readers across the globe!”

In a first for domestic publishing history, publication rights have been exported to six foreign countries even before release.

What if there existed a store where you could buy the happiness you craved, instead of peddling your unhappiness? Dive into a thrilling adventure fantasy that unravels the tale of Serin, a high school girl who discovers a mysterious store that opens only when it rains. Accompanied by Issha, the guide cat, and goblins that pilfer people’s hearts, an enchanting narrative unfolds.

“The Store Opens When It Rains” is a piece that garnered widespread attention even before its publication. It made its debut on Tumblbug, where it raised nearly 20 million won in donations, outstripping the amounts raised by best sellers like “Dollar Goat Dream Department Store” and “I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki.” The book’s acclaim peaked during the London Book Fair held in April 2023, when it achieved the unprecedented feat of exporting its copyright to six overseas countries (Poland, Portugal, Italy, Japan, Taiwan, and Russia) even before its release. This marked a first in Korean publishing history, heralding the arrival of a ‘monster new writer’. What’s the secret allure of this novel that it engenders such high anticipation across national and linguistic barriers?

The novel has been described as “a meeting point of the Harry Potter series and Ghibli animations,” and it has given readers “the courage and solace to live more robustly.” Its appeal lies in its readability, and its capacity to touch readers deeply and leave a lasting impression. The blend of a visual, vivid depiction, a swift narrative pace, the fusion of fantasy and coming-of-age themes, and most importantly, the author’s sincerity and the hopeful, courageous messages conveyed through a gentle lens, transcend language and culture. If you’re eager to experience the awe-inspiring ‘power of story’ that the whole world is eagerly awaiting, let’s accept the invitation to “The Store Opens When It Rains” right now.

 

Korean user insights

What Korean shoppers say about this product

Korean readers treat this as a comfort read: a healing fantasy about a dokkaebi shop that trades away your misfortune, in the same vein as Dallergut Dream Department Store or The Midnight Library. They praise how fast and effortlessly it reads, its escapist adventure, and the hopeful growth arc, and many call it a perfect rainy-season pick. Critical voices find the ending predictable and the sentiment laid on thick.

Commonly praised

  • Fast, effortless prose that even reluctant readers finish quickly
  • Warm healing-fantasy premise that leaves readers comforted and encouraged
  • Strong fit for fans of Korean comfort-shop novels like Dallergut Dream Department Store
  • Escapist dokkaebi-world adventure with vivid, cinematic scenes

Worth knowing

  • Some readers find the plot arc predictable and the emotional beats forced
  • It is light, fairy-tale storytelling, not complex literary fiction

10 public opinions · 2 independent sources

Collected from established Korean shopping sites and independent blogs, then summarized with AI.

3 reviews for Shop open when it rains

  1. Luana – Lisbon, Portugal –

    O livro é bem interessante. Gosto da ideia de um lugar que só abre quando chove. Os personagens são cativantes e a leitura flui rápido. Acabei em uma tarde! Definitivamente vou recomendar para amigos.

  2. Greta Köller from Berlin, Deutschland –

    Inmitten von phantastischen Windungen verwebt ‘Der Laden öffnet sich, wenn es regnet’ Sehnsucht und Wunder. Jeder Tropfen aktiviert eine Geschichte voller unkonventioneller Hoffnung und ausgefallener Begleiter. Empfehlenswert für abenteuerlustige Seelen.

  3. ゆき – Yokohama, Japan –

    面白かったです。でも、もう少しページが欲しかったかな。猫のキャラクターがかわいくて好きです。ただカバー色は画像とちょっと違う気もした。

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