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leila_reads_too_much's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jenna0010's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Keiko is a human but has been born again a convenience store worker. She does not have a husband. She does not have children. And this sets her apart in a world where she already feels like she does not belong. She belongs amongst the packaged foods and sounds of Smile Mart.
blackheartemoji's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
3.5
ellathelibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
Fascinating and funny read, have never read anything like it.
angelizamo's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
annieni's review against another edition
3.0
yeah, yeah, it's a critique about society and conformity, but why is no one discussing how it's also a novel about autism?
tbgr_l57l's review against another edition
4.0
little light japanese contemporary that's super quirky and comical. thoroughly captured my attention throughout with Murata's writing - metaphors on society... descriptions of the MC's thought processes and behaviour with how socially inept she is... it's pretty humorous how desperately she tries to be a 'normal' and constantly thinks of rules for every action or face she puts up. as a psych person, the in-depth vie on the MC's cognition, along with the other characters and themes were definitely what kept things interesting.
geminisun_'s review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
5.0
wietse111's review against another edition
4.0
Bijzonder maar erg leuk boekje. De hoofdpersoon is niet neurotypisch, en voelt zich eigenlijk alleen op haar plek in de supermarkt. Ze is overal een observerende buitenstaander die het niet helemaal logisch vindt. Daardoor is het boek een vrij unieke manier om naar de maatschappij, en vooral sociale verwachtingen te kijken.
Goed geschreven, ook gewoon erg grappig
Goed geschreven, ook gewoon erg grappig