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gwenc0423 's review for:
The Convenience Store by the Sea
by Sonoko Machida
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Grateful to Putnam, who provided ARCs to attendees at the #bookhuddle retreat at Victoria, Canada!
The Tenderness Convenience Store in Mojiko is at the heart of the community. This charming novel portrays slice of life interactions among the workers and patrons of the convenience store and its dine-in area. This novel is literally the definition of a cozy, feel-good read - each chapter focuses on a different character and how interactions within Tenderness help them find the things they didn't know they were missing. Azusa and Nayuta - two school age girls both dealing with social pressures from their classmates - had a particularly touching vignette.
I really enjoyed this novel and highly recommend for anyone looking for a sweet and relaxing step away from reality.
The Tenderness Convenience Store in Mojiko is at the heart of the community. This charming novel portrays slice of life interactions among the workers and patrons of the convenience store and its dine-in area. This novel is literally the definition of a cozy, feel-good read - each chapter focuses on a different character and how interactions within Tenderness help them find the things they didn't know they were missing. Azusa and Nayuta - two school age girls both dealing with social pressures from their classmates - had a particularly touching vignette.
I really enjoyed this novel and highly recommend for anyone looking for a sweet and relaxing step away from reality.