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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
2 stars ✨
Unfortunately, I was unengaged throughout the entirety of this read. It followed the same formula as every other cozy Japanese translation out there at the moment.There’s nothing really unique about it. It really just mirrored all the books that I’ve read.
However, Shiba slayed. Although I would’ve liked to have gotten to know more about him, particularly his backstory as he was the person that connected every other character.
The gorgeous illustration on the cover carriedddddddd.
Unfortunately, I was unengaged throughout the entirety of this read. It followed the same formula as every other cozy Japanese translation out there at the moment.There’s nothing really unique about it. It really just mirrored all the books that I’ve read.
However, Shiba slayed. Although I would’ve liked to have gotten to know more about him, particularly his backstory as he was the person that connected every other character.
The gorgeous illustration on the cover carriedddddddd.
medium-paced
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
This was exactly what I needed. I got into a reading slump because of life and the TOG series, have to admit to it. It was a short one, yes, but I don't feel like myself when I'm not reading so I was feeling down and this lifted my spirits. It's heartwarming, gives you perspective and also a cosy, good time.
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
As I read too many healing fiction lately, I don't think I would find "The Convenience Store by the Sea" any different. The format is typical; a collection of short stories where the characters are somehow related to the store and to each other. What's different is the range of the topic and the characters this book had and that each chapter was titled by a food sold in the convenience store.
In this book, we will meet Shiba, a convenience store manager that was described as a charming, handsome young man who had a fanclub on its own and was said to be the reason his branch become popular. But the story isn't about him at all, it's more about how the convenience store that he managed become a place the other characters visit when they went through something in their life.
My favorite story is the third and the fourth one.
The third story, "A Melancholy Strawberry Parfait" told a story about a middle school girl who find herself befriending an outcast from her class, also redefining her relationship with her longtime best friend (who's also her mother's best friend's daughter) and finding out her worth. The story is easy to read, despite the heavy topic such as bullying, dynamics in friendship, and family issues.
"A Soft Egg Porridge for a Hard Old Man" follows a retired old man, just moved to his final home with his wife and struggling to adapt to his new routine (where he didn't have to work anymore) and her changed wife. A heartwarming story about rekindling a relationship and starting a second life.
In short, this book is unexpectedly good (especially because there are A LOT of healing fiction books nowadays). Would recommend to someone who judge the book by its cover (it's me), love reading short stories and doesn't really mind "unfinished" stories, and those who wants to start reading healing fiction.
In this book, we will meet Shiba, a convenience store manager that was described as a charming, handsome young man who had a fanclub on its own and was said to be the reason his branch become popular. But the story isn't about him at all, it's more about how the convenience store that he managed become a place the other characters visit when they went through something in their life.
My favorite story is the third and the fourth one.
The third story, "A Melancholy Strawberry Parfait" told a story about a middle school girl who find herself befriending an outcast from her class, also redefining her relationship with her longtime best friend (who's also her mother's best friend's daughter) and finding out her worth. The story is easy to read, despite the heavy topic such as bullying, dynamics in friendship, and family issues.
"A Soft Egg Porridge for a Hard Old Man" follows a retired old man, just moved to his final home with his wife and struggling to adapt to his new routine (where he didn't have to work anymore) and her changed wife. A heartwarming story about rekindling a relationship and starting a second life.
In short, this book is unexpectedly good (especially because there are A LOT of healing fiction books nowadays). Would recommend to someone who judge the book by its cover (it's me), love reading short stories and doesn't really mind "unfinished" stories, and those who wants to start reading healing fiction.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
relaxing
Reading The Convenience Store by the Sea felt so so cozy like wrapping myself in a walk blanket. Honestly it felt like watching Home Town Cha Cha Cha (A Korean Drama that I loved). Reading each character's story in each chapter felt so wholesome and so many of them can be very relatable.
It is simply just a collection of interconnected short stories that center around a humble seaside convenience store. Each of them tells the story of the lives of the locals that form some kind of friendship and family bonds that can warm your heart.
Overall, this book is cozy, wholesome, and wonderfully human. It’s perfect for anyone looking to slow down and soak in the everyday beauty of ordinary lives. Highly recommended for fans of heartwarming slice-of-life stories.
It is simply just a collection of interconnected short stories that center around a humble seaside convenience store. Each of them tells the story of the lives of the locals that form some kind of friendship and family bonds that can warm your heart.
Overall, this book is cozy, wholesome, and wonderfully human. It’s perfect for anyone looking to slow down and soak in the everyday beauty of ordinary lives. Highly recommended for fans of heartwarming slice-of-life stories.
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
the easiest of breeziest reads - smooth and sweet x
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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:
Complicated