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A review by akira_outofthegravity
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I think the last few pages really makes the book. It’s about Keiko, a convenience store worker who is unable to fit into society, instead making the store her society and living her life by the way the store works.
The story is about her troubles with friends and family, and her attempts to be perceived as normal. Then her acceptance into her role as a convenience store worker.
It’s a really clever book, and very relatable. I felt that I related to what Keiko said about copying peoples speech patterns in order to be liked, as I do that myself. I really liked the ending and thought it was actually pretty inspirational.
I think Shiraha is also really interesting- while Keiko is unable to fit into society and thus rejects it, Shiraha rejects society in order to be lazy. He is just as bad as the people who judge Keiko, but views himself as a victim. Basically he’s an incel.
I liked it!
The story is about her troubles with friends and family, and her attempts to be perceived as normal. Then her acceptance into her role as a convenience store worker.
It’s a really clever book, and very relatable. I felt that I related to what Keiko said about copying peoples speech patterns in order to be liked, as I do that myself. I really liked the ending and thought it was actually pretty inspirational.
I think Shiraha is also really interesting- while Keiko is unable to fit into society and thus rejects it, Shiraha rejects society in order to be lazy. He is just as bad as the people who judge Keiko, but views himself as a victim. Basically he’s an incel.
I liked it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Ableism