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A review by nochnitsa
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.75
This book reminded me a bit of the film Parasite, probably due to the criticism of society as it's main theme. It was interesting to see such a satirical and light-hearted book end on kind of a grim note.
Although I've heard some people say that the main character might be neurodivergent (and it may well be), personally I don't really think so - I think she really is totally fictional and made for the sole purpose of showing the society in this really grotesque way. I really liked how capitalist corporate culture is being portrayed as sort of a religion. And I also loved the feminist touch of this novel, especially when the main character treats people as idiots (that they are).
All in all very refreshing and quirky, just like the cover says. It makes you feel comfortable about where you are in life but at the same time critically think about capitalist structures.
Although I've heard some people say that the main character might be neurodivergent (and it may well be), personally I don't really think so - I think she really is totally fictional and made for the sole purpose of showing the society in this really grotesque way. I really liked how capitalist corporate culture is being portrayed as sort of a religion. And I also loved the feminist touch of this novel, especially when the main character treats people as idiots (that they are).
All in all very refreshing and quirky, just like the cover says. It makes you feel comfortable about where you are in life but at the same time critically think about capitalist structures.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexism, Stalking, and Sexual harassment