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Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

64 reviews

specklethecrow's review

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I personally found the book to be boring but I only kept reading since it was so short and I wanted to see how it would end.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship and Sexism

Minor: Stalking and Rape

dbranmussatto's review

funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

super weird little book about outcasts of society and how two people who don’t fit societal expectations take very different approaches to reconciling with that

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape

owie_jowie's review against another edition

reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

her life is sad, but not in a ‘get a real job, find a partner, etc.’ (like in the book) but in a ‘wow her only source of happiness and fulfillment is a convenience store’

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape

magickshop's review against another edition

informative reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism

Minor: Rape

serendipity421's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Acephobia/Arophobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Classism, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Stalking

Minor: Rape

ophycore's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Ableism, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Classism and Stalking

Minor: Rape, Violence, and Animal death

shelvesofivy's review against another edition

dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Sexual harassment and Bullying

Minor: Rape and Animal death

intrusive thoughts

bri__'s review

inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I wasn't sure what to expect when starting this book but I enjoyed it. It's a light read and it really provoked me to think. I found the concept of the story interesting at times and admired the main character's self awareness. I believe this is the first translated book that I've read, I'll be sure to check out some more. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Classism, and Stalking

Minor: Rape and Sexual harassment

dexlud's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Convenience Store Woman is a fantastic book by Sayaka Murata, and an excellent read and introduction to her work! I loved this book and the way she made Shiraha such a detestable character so well! I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to get into translated fiction! The book has such a wholesome and hopeful vibe that really emphasises Keiko's loneliness throughout.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia, Confinement, and Cultural appropriation

Moderate: Pregnancy

Minor: Rape

lovelylilelle's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Ableism, and Sexism

Minor: Rape and Stalking