A review by galaxyrocketeer
The Convenience Store by the Sea by Sonoko Machida

hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

4.0

Like many of the other Japanese popular fiction novels that I've been reading, the multiple small stories all focus around the same convenience store and the love and companionship the characters find because of it. Quite cute, easy to read.