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liznylium's review against another edition
3.0
I never felt like I WANTED to read this book, but once I started I couldn’t put it down. Now months after reading it I can’t remember anything that happens, I only remember thinking “I can’t believe I read this so fast and yet I couldn’t tell you what happened, or if anything did happen at all.” I think i liked it? Maybe I should reread it…
rtthalia's review against another edition
funny
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
peterse1's review against another edition
relaxing
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
4.0
alterkialaa's review against another edition
short
confusing
impactful
(but like in a good way)
confusing
impactful
(but like in a good way)
spess's review against another edition
funny
reflective
slow-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
3.75
freshavocado's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
fast-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
4.0
Sayaka Murata has tuned into the brains of outcasts everywhere. Though the book’s length of course limited the depth of character development, something is beautiful about the minuscule snapshot into Keiko’s life
still revealing practically everything about her. Saw myself in much of her confusion as to how society is set up and why. A well-done, matter-of-fact look at life for those less in tune with society’s expectations.
still revealing practically everything about her. Saw myself in much of her confusion as to how society is set up and why. A well-done, matter-of-fact look at life for those less in tune with society’s expectations.
misma's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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
3.5
roaming_library's review against another edition
3.0
My actual rating is 3.5 stars
Convenience Store Woman is an interesting and slightly unnerving analysis of society and 'normal' people. I really liked the way the novel was written; the methodical, structured descriptions were almost meditative to read. Murata was able to effectively. convey both the way Keiko struggled and how the store was a refuge to her. The story is not complicated in terms of the plot, that is straightforward, but it is deep and insightful in its criticisms of how people who deviate from the norm are treated. It was an interesting read for sure.
Convenience Store Woman is an interesting and slightly unnerving analysis of society and 'normal' people. I really liked the way the novel was written; the methodical, structured descriptions were almost meditative to read. Murata was able to effectively. convey both the way Keiko struggled and how the store was a refuge to her. The story is not complicated in terms of the plot, that is straightforward, but it is deep and insightful in its criticisms of how people who deviate from the norm are treated. It was an interesting read for sure.
Spoiler
It is clear that Keiko is someone who benefits from the clear and structured environment of the convenience store. She knows how to not only play the part of Store Employee while working, but she knows how to build the rest of her life through the parameters of the store. In that way it is a kind of sad story, because Keiko wants to please people but she also has a right to be happy. She is hard working and does not harm other, and yet she is looked at as an outsider, as something to be 'cured'. Keiko is happy where she is in life, and trying to change to fit what is expected of her does not improve her life at all. She loses her sense of purpose and self. Keiko details having the desire to fit in, and often says she just needs instruction--a manual for how to be like everyone else. She perceives that everyone else around her have those instructions innately, where she needs to have explicit direction. And this does not make Keiko a bad person. She doesn't have the same way of thinking, but she still cares about people. She doesn't want her sister to be sad or disappointed, she wants to be helpful to new employees and welcoming to her customers. She contributes to the world in her way and she tries her best. Her happiness looks different from others but it isn't harmful and she has a right to it.hil_knecht's review against another edition
3.0
This book is super quirky . I liked the first half. REALLY DISLIKED most of the second half. But the message is interesting . Why are we so uncomfortable with those who are content with a life that is so atypical from society norms ?