Reviews tagging 'Pregnancy'

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

22 reviews

bri__'s review against another edition

inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I wasn't sure what to expect when starting this book but I enjoyed it. It's a light read and it really provoked me to think. I found the concept of the story interesting at times and admired the main character's self awareness. I believe this is the first translated book that I've read, I'll be sure to check out some more. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Classism, and Stalking

Minor: Rape and Sexual harassment

necroplasm's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

literally have never had a piece of media make me go from 😊 to 😰 as fast as this book did the second shiraha was introduced . fr one of the most repulsive men i have ever read about (probably because he's s little too real) and i was honestly so happy the book ended the way it did. u go keiko, keep livin ur best convenience store life

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny and Pregnancy

Minor: Child abuse, Infidelity, and Stalking

charliewarliee's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.25

Convenience Store Woman is a fantastic book by Sayaka Murata, and an excellent read and introduction to her work! I loved this book and the way she made Shiraha such a detestable character so well! I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to get into translated fiction! The book has such a wholesome and hopeful vibe that really emphasises Keiko's loneliness throughout.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia, Confinement, and Cultural appropriation

Moderate: Pregnancy

Minor: Rape

spineofthesaurus's review against another edition

dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Ableism, Gaslighting, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Classism, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Body shaming, Child death, Domestic abuse, Stalking, Murder, Acephobia/Arophobia, Sexual violence, Fatphobia, and Pregnancy

Minor: Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, and Fire/Fire injury

atamano's review against another edition

dark funny fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Misogyny, Ableism, Sexism, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Body shaming and Acephobia/Arophobia

Minor: Pregnancy

nrogers_1030's review against another edition

funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.25

Convenience Store Woman gives me Eleanor Oliphant vibes. Funny, awkward and a good quick read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Mental illness, Dysphoria, Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Pregnancy, Animal death, Sexual harassment, and Stalking

benediction's review against another edition

challenging reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny

Moderate: Toxic relationship

Minor: Stalking, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Death, Bullying, and Ableism

r__'s review against another edition

challenging dark reflective tense slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny

Minor: Pregnancy

ballister's review against another edition

reflective fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny

Moderate: Pregnancy

dalaia's review

hopeful informative lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism

Minor: Pregnancy, Stalking, Sexual content, and Child abuse