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booksillremember's review against another edition
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It’s entertaining for sure and over the top satirical, but still a relevant portrayal of kafkaesque office politics, presenteeism, abuse of power, micromanagement and corporate bullshit jobs. It captures the kind of melancholy and angst young people feel when they first step into an open plan office. As a cultural critique, it’s of course very black and white and superficial. More nuanced and complex Japanese characters would have made it more insightful. I don't think a book like this could be as successful today, given how insensitive it is towards Japanese culture.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
remuslibrary's review against another edition
funny
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Emotional abuse, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Body shaming
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
kamja's review against another edition
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Sexism
freddybingsu's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Minor: Rape and Suicidal thoughts