A review by daeonysus
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

challenging dark inspiring reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This has got to be one of my favorite books. It has great commentary on how capitalism and societal norms add to our individual struggles.

Also, I love its take on how we are expected to be of two things: a functioning member of the society through (1) marriage and child-bearing (2) labor