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majamatcha's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Pregnancy and Stalking
itsjoenna's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Such a strange and funny quick read.
The main character is so much fun to read, like, how she thinks is both fascinating and strange, BUT I GET IT. I mean, that's just what humans are like, weird living things. She's the only character that I like while reading, she left me both stunned and amazed, I truly admire her!
The main character is so much fun to read, like, how she thinks is both fascinating and strange, BUT I GET IT. I mean, that's just what humans are like, weird living things. She's the only character that I like while reading, she left me both stunned and amazed, I truly admire her!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Stalking and Toxic relationship
krahe_liest's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The book was good, the main character has autism. I didn’t like the marketing, claiming the book is quirky and funny is ableist considering the amount of discrimination the character experiences for being disabled
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexism, Ableism, and Sexual assault
lcplynn's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment
apeachy's review against another edition
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Great audiobook listen that I blitzed through on a road-trip (Yeay for Libby/OverDrive app!). The ending was slightly anti-climatic for a book that I perceived as a bit tense throughout, but it was an entertaining, oddly numinous time nonetheless.
Perfect read for: The aromantic Extra-Terrestrial who just crash-landed in Japan
UPDATE: I read Sayaka Murata’s essay “Love Letter to a Convenience Store” that is included in the US Print edition (Orig. published on Lit Hub), and if I could make a singular 5⭐️ review just for that piece, I would!! Man, I loved it!!
Perfect read for: The aromantic Extra-Terrestrial who just crash-landed in Japan
UPDATE: I read Sayaka Murata’s essay “Love Letter to a Convenience Store” that is included in the US Print edition (Orig. published on Lit Hub), and if I could make a singular 5⭐️ review just for that piece, I would!! Man, I loved it!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Stalking
bootsmom3's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Ableism, Sexism, and Classism
Minor: Infertility and Alcohol
eloisedoesread's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Very enjoyable novella. Thought provoking
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
illtakethenightshiftx's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Convenience Store Woman was a very interesting and short novel that explores the world through the eyes of Keiko Furukura who works at a convenience store. The first 1/3-1/2 of this was really intriguing but it lost me in the second half. I found Shiraha’s character to be insufferable, which is definitely the point, and it pulled me out of the story. I found Keiko’s character to be extremely compelling and I was rooting for her the entire story. I can see what folks love this book, but it didn’t land for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism and Classism
leospressos's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Fast read, but the lack of interior life of the main character was annoying to me. Many things she said or did could've had more impact if we saw her thought process. Instead it's always "I just did that", with no reflection behing any action
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny
melis_salome's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Minor: Violence