Reviews

There's No Such Thing as an Easy Job by Kikuko Tsumura

hgullegrogan's review

adventurous funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.5

I appreciate the message of the book, but I found the story a bit bland. While some of the translation is a bit confusing, I enjoyed the read and light-hearted feel.

esmeriios's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

Reading this while on my work breaks got me out of a reading AND work slump, I love how mysterious it feels and the diversity of plot within each story but how they all connect, it was a really simple read and I found it silly how hypocritical the main characters is when she judges her coworkers/“customers” because it does not differ from real life >o< (I agree it can be a bit redundant, the chapters are long but I felt like the target audience being mainly working people around ages 20+ made me enjoy this book plenty!)

laurenvdb's review

adventurous reflective slow-paced

4.0

ula's review

slow-paced

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

2.0

megoates's review

reflective slow-paced

3.0

emeow7's review

hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

5.0

hanacopter's review

3.0

This has been on my tbr for so long, I'm actually surprised Ididn'tt like it more. I felt mentally exhausted at around page 250. Each chapter being 80-100 pages long made me feel like pulling out teeth, especially with the story being so mundane. There were some interesting ideas, but the pacing was so slow

annakeinonen's review against another edition

3.75

Kiinnostuin tästä kirjasta puhtaasti nimen takia ja yllättäen tykkäsinkin tästä aika paljon.

Kirjan kaava toistaa täysin itseään, joten juonellisesti tässä ei tapahdu paljon mitään. Kerronta oli kuitenkin levollista ja keskittyi pikemminkin yksityiskohtiin. Jokainen tarina valloittaa erilaisia työssä eteen tulevia vastoinkäymisiä. 

Pidin kiinnostavana sitä, että vaikka päähenkilö on päättänyt vakaasti tehdä vain helppoja töitä hän päätyy löytämään kaikista töistä niiden haasteet. Usein haasteet syntyvät siitä, että helppoonkin työhön voi upottaa liikaa itsestään.

Vaikka toistavat kerronta oli tässä ihan toimiva, niin tarinoiden määrää olisi voinut tiivistää. Kolmen työn kokonaisuus olisi ollut mielekkäämpi ratkaisu.

cf1990xxx's review

dark funny 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? Yes

4.5

reesiecup7's review against another edition

lighthearted

3.0