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Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
4.0
challenging inspiring reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
Add this to the list of reasons why you should read translated fiction more often. This is a fantastic novella exploring the value of ultimately deciding your own pathway, especially when it directly defies the seeming dichotomy of society's plans for us: marriage and career. Supposedly having one or the other, or both, certifies a person as normal. But there are aspirations beyond this that are individual to the person, and of which society struggles to understand. For such a short read, Murata manages to contrast responses to outsiders who reject the pillars of marriage and career. It is thought provoking without being pretentious.
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