A review by nneka23
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

funny lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

I enjoyed this from start to finish. It piqued my interest within the few minutes of listening and kept me engaged the whole way through. As someone who works in education and neurodivergent students, it was refreshing and genuinely intriguing to briefly see things from the perspective of someone on the Autism spectrum. The way she thinks and speaks constantly made me consider all the ways people on the spectrum get misunderstood and all the ways neurotypical people project their expectations onto others. The ending was quite satisfying for me…although I only spent a short amount of time with this character, I smiled and rooted for her future success. This was a pleasant read and I would recommend it to anyone interested in a perspective shift when it comes to how we perceive disability. 
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