Reviews tagging 'Rape'

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

72 reviews

dbranmussatto's review

funny reflective fast-paced

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

3.25

super weird little book about outcasts of society and how two people who don’t fit societal expectations take very different approaches to reconciling with that

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape

owie_jowie's review against another edition

reflective fast-paced

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

3.5

her life is sad, but not in a ‘get a real job, find a partner, etc.’ (like in the book) but in a ‘wow her only source of happiness and fulfillment is a convenience store’

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape

magickshop's review against another edition

informative reflective slow-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism

Minor: Rape

serendipity421's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• 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: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Acephobia/Arophobia, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Classism

Moderate: Stalking

Minor: Rape

ophycore's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Acephobia/Arophobia

Moderate: Stalking and Classism

Minor: Animal death, Rape, and Violence

shelvesofivy's review against another edition

dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Bullying and Sexual harassment

Minor: Animal death and Rape

intrusive thoughts

bri__'s review

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, Stalking, Pregnancy, and Classism

Minor: Rape and Sexual harassment

dexlud'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: Confinement, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Cultural appropriation

Moderate: Pregnancy

Minor: Rape

lovelylilelle's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Sexism, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Rape and Stalking

luckyonesoph's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

3.0

Very no-plot-just-vibes. Keiko (and her story) make some interesting points about the role of employees under capitalism and societal norms and expectations for women, but the misogyny of one if the main characters made it annoying to read at some parts. But, it was short and fast-paced enough that I read it in one sitting, so I can’t complain. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny

Moderate: Sexual harassment

Minor: Rape, Sexual violence, and Violence