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Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

47 reviews

e_m_f_reads's review against another edition

4.75

reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A great book! Very fast paced and incredibly well written, I read it in one sitting. An amazing observation of people and I loved the way the main character interacts with others. I despise the male character which is the point of course. A great depiction of a person’s thoughts and, if you dig deep enough, a good criticism of capitalism too! What more can you ask for?

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kathrinellis's review against another edition

2.5

hopeful inspiring reflective tense

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was a disappointing read. The story was very simple, I could not relate to the characters and strongly disliked most of them. I guess it is the author’s intention, but I was annoyed by the way Keiko let other people deal with her. The ending was okay, but kind of the way I expected it to be. Not a must-read ( at least definitely not if you’re not a store-worker yourself, in that case it might be more meaningful). There were a few good lines though.

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auteaandtales's review against another edition

3.75

funny informative lighthearted 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

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racl's review against another edition

3.25

reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

It might have been due to the translation, but it felt at times that the same ideas were being rehashed every dozen pages or so without any change in perspective. I think the main character is relatable to a reader who experiences hyperfixation, special interests, or is on the autistic spectrum.

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