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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?
Graphic: Misogyny, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexism, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment
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.
Graphic: Bullying, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Classism
Moderate: Pregnancy
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
Graphic: Misogyny, Pregnancy
Minor: Animal death, Sexual assault
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.
Moderate: Ableism, Sexism
Minor: Pregnancy
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
Minor: Toxic relationship, Stalking, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Stalking
Moderate: Ableism, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Sexual harassment
Minor: Animal death, Mental illness, Acephobia/Arophobia, Pregnancy
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Yes
Minor: Chronic illness, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship