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Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

81 reviews

unique_polarizer's review against another edition

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adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

its cute.

love the way we find personal meaning in our lives. constantly shaped by the world around us - allow it to dictate what you are, what you shouldn'tbe in society when really you should just embrace you for you. </spoiler >

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funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

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theizzbot's review against another edition

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dark funny reflective tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No

0.5

Would've liked this much better if Keiko had curb stomped Shiraha outside of the convenience store.

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funny reflective

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

3.75

This book is a fascinating reflection on societal expectations placed on people, the way those social expectations are gendered, and growing up neurodivergent while those strict restrictions are placed on you at every stage of life.

I think my favorite parts of the book were the intricate descriptions of everyday life at the convenience store, like at the beginning of the book. It felt oddly calming, and made me see so much beauty in a part of life that I usually rush through.

Some of the parts towards the middle and end of the book I didn't enjoy as much, although the social commentary stayed excellent throughout. Regardless, this book is a quick and easy read for anyone looking for some reflective fiction about everyday life, but also about bigger themes like society and misogyny and individuality.

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