A review by now1ncolor
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

although the words “funny” and “hilarious” are plastered on the cover of the book, i can’t think of a single thing that was funny. it’s was honestly kind of depressing, the protagonist struggling to live up to society’s expectations, while almost being manipulated by a misogynistic, narcissistic and disgusting man-child. 
i kept waiting for some plot twist, for something eye opening to happen to the protagonist, and while the ending tried to do that, it didn’t leave me feeling anything close to satisfied with finishing this book.