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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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
I loved this book so much! It’s a very cosy read. It really shows how imperative a convenience store is and how important convenience store employees are.
This book was so beautifully written. I loved the format!
It was a lighter read but still highlighted a lot of issues most people face and wonderfully showed how we can be better people, for ourselves and others.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.
I cannot wait for the other books in this series to be translated to English.
This book was so beautifully written. I loved the format!
It was a lighter read but still highlighted a lot of issues most people face and wonderfully showed how we can be better people, for ourselves and others.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.
I cannot wait for the other books in this series to be translated to English.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
The Convenience Store by the Sea was just what I needed to lift my spirits. It’s super whimsical, and all the characters are so lovely. I especially loved the chapter about the girl who always just went with the flow until she finally decided to do her own thing. Something about that quiet kind of bravery really stuck with me. I tried to read this one slowly because I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to the characters. I ended up really loving it… even if it made my stomach grumble more than once. *tee-hee!*
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This is a charming little book that I enjoyed as part of my pre-trip reading to get into the Japan vibe. It offers a collection of stories centered around a convenience store and the various people connected to it in different ways. While the concept is appealing and the atmosphere has that familiar Japanese charm I have to admit it didn’t leave a lasting impression. It’s not particularly cozy or emotionally impactful but more of a light, breezy read than something that stays with you. I’d recommend it as a refresher between heavier books, but don’t expect to be deeply moved or blown away.
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced