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connie29's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
I really enjoyed learning the wonderful mind of Keiko, she reminds me of myself in some ways. This book is quick, funny and insightful - I highly recommend.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Gaslighting
Minor: Cursing
meshuganush's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Ableism, and Misogyny
Moderate: Toxic relationship
rainbowarpaint's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Misogyny, and Sexism
biobeetle's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Stalking, Misogyny, Ableism, Toxic relationship, and Sexism
Minor: Sexual harassment
alexandrabelze's review against another edition
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
i read earthlings before reading this one, so the whole time i was on edge waiting for something crazy to happen, but this was a very mundane (for lack of better word) read. i actually really loved the main character! sayaka murata likes to focus on critiquing society in her novels, which could create an opportunity for redundancy. however, that being said, i would not consider her a redundant author. while both convenience store woman and earthlings paint society as a working system that individuals are supposed to and expected to involve themselves in, the characters in the books have completely different worldviews. i really enjoyed reading this one after having read earthlings. super excited to read her short story collection!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Bullying, Stalking, and Violence
junglejelly's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I devoured this book. The writing is just so good and brings the emotions, thoughts and personality of all characters to life so well. This is incredible especially considering it's a short book (~160 pages).
The exploration of what is "normal" in society and how it is self-policied is explored brilliantly. The comparison of social behaviours between Keiko and their friends/family(i.e. the same but seen differently) is done so well, too.
As someone who is neurodiverse, this exploration of societal norms and expectations was so relatable. I also connected with Keiko who I have similar behaviours and thought patterns with. So intentional or not, it was nice to read a positive representation of neurodiversity.
I would highly recommend this perfect book to anyone.
The exploration of what is "normal" in society and how it is self-policied is explored brilliantly. The comparison of social behaviours between Keiko and their friends/family
As someone who is neurodiverse, this exploration of societal norms and expectations was so relatable. I also connected with Keiko who I have similar behaviours and thought patterns with. So intentional or not, it was nice to read a positive representation of neurodiversity.
I would highly recommend this perfect book to anyone.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Stalking and Bullying
flashandoutbreak's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Acephobia/Arophobia, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Stalking, and Emotional abuse
spooderman's review against another edition
challenging
funny
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Infertility
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Acephobia/Arophobia, Alcohol, Classism, Domestic abuse, Stalking, Animal cruelty, Pregnancy, Animal death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Blood
sendlasagna's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
The 1 star is not a fault of the book, I just can’t take stories like this.
Autistic, Japanese woman is used and condescended to by everyone around her. Then a massively boorish, misogynistic man starts living off her, lying to people, telling her what to do, and everyone around her celebrates that she’s probably getting sex. It’s PAINFUL to watch someone be so badly understood, rejected, and then congratulated for being in an unsafe r/ship just because it matched social pretense. It’s painful that she had to give/mask/perform so much just to get people to stop nagging and prying and commenting on her. And through it all, the one place she was safe is mocked and finally taken away from her. If people can read something like this and go out into their real lives not questioning how they operate on the day to day, not challenging the relationship escalator, or STILL not listening, then I hate this world. I’m so fucking mad right now, trying to tell myself it’s fiction, knowing it’s not.
Edit: hung out with some parrots. I’m okay now.
Extra context to my read: in an oddly pretentious coffeeshop in Queenstown?? Many, many annoying sg men coming in and out, all “cool” affectations with no substance. Owner was very nice.
Autistic, Japanese woman is used and condescended to by everyone around her. Then a massively boorish, misogynistic man starts living off her, lying to people, telling her what to do, and everyone around her celebrates that she’s probably getting sex. It’s PAINFUL to watch someone be so badly understood, rejected, and then congratulated for being in an unsafe r/ship just because it matched social pretense. It’s painful that she had to give/mask/perform so much just to get people to stop nagging and prying and commenting on her. And through it all, the one place she was safe is mocked and finally taken away from her. If people can read something like this and go out into their real lives not questioning how they operate on the day to day, not challenging the relationship escalator, or STILL not listening, then I hate this world. I’m so fucking mad right now, trying to tell myself it’s fiction, knowing it’s not.
Edit: hung out with some parrots. I’m okay now.
Extra context to my read: in an oddly pretentious coffeeshop in Queenstown?? Many, many annoying sg men coming in and out, all “cool” affectations with no substance. Owner was very nice.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism and Misogyny