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readwithleigh's review against another edition
2.0
this was honestly a bit bland, but i suppose it's meant to be. however, i really enjoyed reading from such a different perspective - the systematic way Keiko saw the world around her was strange yet (alarmingly?) relatable.
honestly, i think Murata's "Earthlings" is a better, more enthralling depiction of people who don't fit into society (aliens). this felt like Murata just barely dipping her toes into the water, whereas "Earthlings" was a cannonball.
honestly, i think Murata's "Earthlings" is a better, more enthralling depiction of people who don't fit into society (aliens). this felt like Murata just barely dipping her toes into the water, whereas "Earthlings" was a cannonball.
danapillar's review against another edition
2.0
I'm not sure how I feel about this book. I felt like it spoke about society's expectations on people to fit the social mold but responded to it in a pretty chaotic way that weirded me out, I've heard her other books cross that line into horror (so I'll probably check them out with a different set of expectations) but this one was just strange.
Based on the cover the title and the blurb - "It captures the atmosphere of the familiar convenience store that is so much part of life in Japan.", I was expecting a quaint slice of story, instead, it felt a bit edgy and uncanny.
Based on the cover the title and the blurb - "It captures the atmosphere of the familiar convenience store that is so much part of life in Japan.", I was expecting a quaint slice of story, instead, it felt a bit edgy and uncanny.
tsalagitiffany's review against another edition
3.0
It's a quick read and interesting since I don't know much about Japan or autism, but it seems pretty simplistic.
eden_divs's review against another edition
4.0
3.5/4 ☆
As always, Murata's commentary on society and the structure of it, the conformity and the inanity of it all - with a bit of nihilistic approach i'll add is classic of her. I actually enjoyed this one - it was hilarious at times and though the commentary isn't something new, the way she put it, the tone used (where the translation comes into play a lot), the character - she's able to add her own spin to it. I always feel her books are like beginner's venture into such topics and as someone who wants to revisit such views, there's always something to takeaway.
I have some quotes i really liked that captured the essence of this book.
As always, Murata's commentary on society and the structure of it, the conformity and the inanity of it all - with a bit of nihilistic approach i'll add is classic of her. I actually enjoyed this one - it was hilarious at times and though the commentary isn't something new, the way she put it, the tone used (where the translation comes into play a lot), the character - she's able to add her own spin to it. I always feel her books are like beginner's venture into such topics and as someone who wants to revisit such views, there's always something to takeaway.
I have some quotes i really liked that captured the essence of this book.
pipcorn's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-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? It's complicated
2.75
nancy_pocono50's review against another edition
5.0
My kind of quirky. Favorite part was the slacker roommate telling her she would be better off supporting him than living alone. Wish this was a book club book. A great deal to discuss in here.
morgan_hannah's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
sarahsreadingdiary's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? Yes
5.0
reevetaa_'s review against another edition
lighthearted
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? No
4.25