A review by yuna
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

funny hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I didn't know what to expect with this as it's not my usual fare--translated and litfic. But it's charming. I loved Keiko Furukura and every time some garbage person in her life tried to give her shit for not conforming to ableist, sexist societal norms I was all "fight meeeeeee!" Nice to see a neurodivergent woman as the main character and though she encounters a lot of ableism, sexism, misogyny, and social harassment, she stays true to herself. I'll never look at convenience stores in the same way again.
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