Reviews tagging 'Bullying'

Die Ladenhüterin by Sayaka Murata

74 reviews

sibealaida's review against another edition

funny lighthearted sad fast-paced

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

4.5

obsessed with this book, feels very neurodivergent-coded. it’s supposed to be funny and light-hearted but i also found it a little sad at times thinking about how they won’t just let her be herself. ultimately a very enjoyable read, and written in a very easy to read style.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Ableism and Bullying

loudonuts'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

very similar to EARTHLINGS in that keiko finds herself not being able to be a part of society’s “factory” (but an entirely different tone) CONVENIENCE STORE WOMAN was a very relatable read as a neurodivergent person myself. i didn’t get much more out of it beyond that, but it was nice to feel seen.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, Stalking, Acephobia/Arophobia, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, and Bullying

hyperashley's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, and Sexism

Moderate: Gaslighting

Minor: Stalking

virgcole398's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Shiraha is a real POS

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Classism, Sexism, Misogyny, and Gaslighting

mccabec20's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

Every character is incredibly believable. I really saw myself in Keiko

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, and Bullying

No graphic descriptions

stindex's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

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

1.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Bullying

hawkes's review against another edition

challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Misogyny, Ableism, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Sexism

calamitywindpetal's review against another edition

funny fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism

Minor: Bullying and Animal death

maddykes13's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Stalking, Bullying, and Cursing

Minor: Sexual harassment, Animal death, Child death, and Animal cruelty

ferdie's review against another edition

dark sad 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

3.25

This book is easily read in one sitting. I wouldn't say I enjoyed the story, but it prompted a lot of thoughts on acceptability, normality, and finding your way when you don't fit. There is never a diagnosis, but the main character Keiko is autism coded. The book is descriptive of masking and how she tries to mimic others to appear normal. It felt exhausting reading it, not to mention doing it everyday.  Convienance Store Woman left me feeling pity, struggle, earnestness, and cheery for her in the end.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Bullying, and Ableism

Minor: Animal death