A review by bridgetkay
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

5.0

Endearing and fun, this short book follows “Convenience Store Woman” and her experimentation with conforming to societal expectations around relationships. A brilliant commentary on what society deems normal and acceptable, and one woman’s path to finding her place in the world. 
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