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

funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

The novel balances a curious and reflective approach throughout as the narrator takes on increasingly more absurd jobs. Each one almost has a fable like element to it (although the tone is never preachy). I found the ending a bit rushed in its conclusion. I loved the bus stop ads and rice cracker chapters a lot.