THE SECOND CHANCE CONVENIENCE STORE
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 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 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.
Edad recomendada: Adultos.
HO-YEON KIM
Ha trabajado como novelista, dramaturgo y escritor de cómics. Considerado como un narrador completo, en 2013 se alzó con el 9 premio literario Segye ofrecido por el periódico Segye Ilbo , y en 2021 fue libro del año de Yes24 y audiolibro del año de Millie. Su obra destaca por la humanidad que transmiten sus personajes, siempre inspiradores, y por unas historias que nos recuerdan siempre a nuestra propia vida. La asombrosa tienda de la señora Yeom ha gozado de extraordinaria acogida, con más de un millón de ejemplares vendidos en su país y con ediciones en veintitrés idiomas.
