Reviews tagging 'Violence'

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

73 reviews

spitstains's review against another edition

5.0

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

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this is the first book i’ve ever read where i’ve felt represented by a character. i felt so seen and everything just made sense. this was probably my quickest novel read ever. it was easy to get lost in

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism

Minor: Violence

tinksreading's review against another edition

3.0

reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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hating shiraha isn’t enough i need him to die

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Misogyny, Sexism

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Stalking, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, Classism

Minor: Animal death, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual content, Violence

helianthologies's review against another edition

3.25

challenging dark reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Misogyny

Minor: Sexual assault, Violence, Stalking

avisreadsandreads's review against another edition

3.75

challenging dark funny reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, Sexism

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Acephobia/Arophobia, Toxic friendship, Classism

Minor: Animal death, Child death, Infidelity, Violence, Stalking, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment

zombie_lettuce's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional funny sad

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Sexism, Acephobia/Arophobia

Minor: Violence

alphabetmafiamember's review against another edition

5.0

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Misogyny, Sexism, Acephobia/Arophobia

Moderate: Animal death, Cursing, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Classism

Minor: Bullying, Child death, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Stalking, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment

suzyq's review against another edition

3.0

dark funny reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness

Minor: Violence

eedle_cacleberry's review against another edition

2.5

reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This book tries to critique societal norms but doesn’t quite succeed. The main character is clearly neurodivergent and spends the story being told she needs to be “fixed,” as a  which, as a neurodivergent, feels ableist and undermines the message. The critique of conformity might have been stronger if the protagonist were neurotypical but still rejected societal expectations. The lack of chapters makes the structure feel odd, and while the main character’s knowledge of convenience stores is interesting, it’s not enough to redeem the book. Overall it’s a was a bit of a let down.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Misogyny, Sexism

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Stalking, Acephobia/Arophobia, Sexual harassment

Minor: Animal death, Rape, Violence

kajoreads's review against another edition

3.0

medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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There’s some interesting commentary on conformist society and capitalism, but reading this was kinda tedious. I don’t get why people are calling it fun.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship

Moderate: Animal death, Body shaming, Stalking, Acephobia/Arophobia

Minor: Violence

fried_rice_and_malice's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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If there is an award for most relatable character, it should go to Keiko Furukura! The first instance I read about her and her backstory, I immediately knew she was neurodivergent in some way. And when everyone around her keeps trying to 'cure' her, I knew this is the story that spoke to many misund rstood people.

Likewise, Convenience Store Woman is so relevant today, especially with the rise of the 4B Movement. Poor Keiko has to deal with a world so OBSESSED with career, family, and children, as well as living with a parasitic incel who has a warped view of society. All my home girl wants to do is restock supplies and work at the cash register!

In a more serious note, Keiko's adventure as a convenience store worker is intriguing and, in some way, inspiring for many. This book is a quick read, but for me, every page is worth the turn.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Misogyny, Violence

Moderate: Stalking

Minor: Animal death, Rape