Take a photo of a barcode or cover
dark
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Acephobia/Arophobia
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I didn't know what to expect with this as it's not my usual fare--translated and litfic. But it's charming. I loved Keiko Furukura and every time some garbage person in her life tried to give her shit for not conforming to ableist, sexist societal norms I was all "fight meeeeeee!" Nice to see a neurodivergent woman as the main character and though she encounters a lot of ableism, sexism, misogyny, and social harassment, she stays true to herself. I'll never look at convenience stores in the same way again.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship
dark
reflective
slow-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
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship
lighthearted
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Emotional abuse
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed the first half of the book. Sayaka Murata successfully captured the essence of convenience stores. As soon as Shiraha entered the story, it completely changed. According to me his character has only one function in the book 'society hasnt changed since prehistoric times'. Apart from that it was almost a nuisance to read whatever he had to add to the story, being selfish, sexist and emotionally abusive.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Sexism
I would have
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Emotional abuse