The Convenience Store by the Sea by Sonoko Machida

3.79 AVERAGE

discoverypaper's review against another edition

3.75
funny lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

steffi_23's review against another edition

4.0
emotional funny hopeful slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Kōsei and Kozeki end up together, trust
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cindaycai's review against another edition

3.75
funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
A slice of life novel about different characters within a Japanese convenience store. It was a peaceful book with each character growing or learning about themselves against the backdrop of a seaside town in Japan and delicious combini meals. 

flipthrough_elh's review against another edition

3.75
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: Yes

trinaistrying's review against another edition

4.75
hopeful inspiring 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: No
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aniesreading's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 40%
I have become a huge fan of translated Japanese healing fiction, and was really looking forward to this one for a while! I found the characters and the setting to be charming, though I admittedly started to lose interest because this book is a bit too slow paced for my liking. Even though I didn't finish it, I plan to go back to it another time, when I need that good, warm hug via reading again. I still think this book is worth checking out if you like slice of life and cozy books! 

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group for the arc!
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beautifulminutiae's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 30%
Felt like the characters were over the top to the point of distraction and was a little bored 
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kylepace's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 10%
Couldn’t get into the rhythm of it, might try again someday. 
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kiwalex's review against another edition

5.0
THIS is the type of book i absolutely love. no plot, just vibes. easy to read and so relaxing and peaceful its making me romanticise my life even more

melly_mel's review against another edition

5.0
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: No