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Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

100 reviews

mccabec20's review against another edition

4.5

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Every character is incredibly believable. I really saw myself in Keiko

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stindex's review against another edition

1.5

lighthearted medium-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

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hawkes's review against another edition

5.0

challenging mysterious reflective 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

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calamitywindpetal's review against another edition

4.5

funny fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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maddykes13's review against another edition

3.5

dark emotional reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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ferdie's review against another edition

3.25

dark sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book is easily read in one sitting. I wouldn't say I enjoyed the story, but it prompted a lot of thoughts on acceptability, normality, and finding your way when you don't fit. There is never a diagnosis, but the main character Keiko is autism coded. The book is descriptive of masking and how she tries to mimic others to appear normal. It felt exhausting reading it, not to mention doing it everyday. Convienance Store Woman left me feeling pity, struggle, earnestness, and cheery for her in the end.

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alexandrabelze's review against another edition

3.75

funny 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: Yes

i read earthlings before reading this one, so the whole time i was on edge waiting for something crazy to happen, but this was a very mundane (for lack of better word) read. i actually really loved the main character! sayaka murata likes to focus on critiquing society in her novels, which could create an opportunity for redundancy. however, that being said, i would not consider her a redundant author. while both convenience store woman and earthlings paint society as a working system that individuals are supposed to and expected to involve themselves in, the characters in the books have completely different worldviews. i really enjoyed reading this one after having read earthlings. super excited to read her short story collection!

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junglejelly's review against another edition

5.0

funny lighthearted reflective fast-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

I devoured this book. The writing is just so good and brings the emotions, thoughts and personality of all characters to life so well. This is incredible especially considering it's a short book (~160 pages).

The exploration of what is "normal" in society and how it is self-policied is explored brilliantly. The comparison of social behaviours between Keiko and their friends/family

(i.e. the same but seen differently)

is done so well, too.

As someone who is neurodiverse, this exploration of societal norms and expectations was so relatable. I also connected with Keiko who I have similar behaviours and thought patterns with. So intentional or not, it was nice to read a positive representation of neurodiversity.

I would highly recommend this perfect book to anyone.

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