I only gave this a chance because I saw it was centred round a bookshop, and as a book lover, with a weakness for anything about books, libraries and bookshops. I saw so many reviews saying "slooooow" and "boring" that I wasn't expecting much.

Well yes, it is slow paced, very slow placed but for not a minute of the 16 episodes did I feel bored or not want to carry on watching. In fact, I now want to live in The Goodnight Bookshop, the coziest, quietest book shop I have ever seen, with just the soothing sound of Eun Seob pouring the coffee.

I really enjoyed the slice of countryside life, the beauty of the passing seasons and how the seasons are marked, both on the land and in people's lives. And the scenery and cinematography, just stunning, The backstories for all the important characters come to light very slowly but that's as it should be. It adds depth and richness to a story of simple, ordinary people. It is Eun Seob's character that ties the whole drama together, despite him not saying a great deal, his eyes say all that needs to be said.

If you are in the mood for edge of your seat, thrill a minute, laugh a minute, this isn't it, but if you are looking for something quiet, slow, real, life affirming, give this story of loss, betrayal, secrets, sadness, forgiveness and the happiness to be found in small things, a chance. I think this is a drama that will appeal to those of a particular taste, and I am definitely one of them.

TW: murder, suicide attempt, domestic violence