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Die Ladenhüterin by Sayaka Murata

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bookedbymadeline's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

I loved reading about the store and Keiko’s inner thoughts! I really related to a lot of the things she brings up about what is “normal” and changing her tone/expressions based on the people around her. It’s very similar to how I feel as a late diagnosed autistic woman so I marked a few pages that struck me!

I hated Shiraha, he was so irritating with his sexist incel commentary 😡 I wanted less of him and more of Keiko interacting with customers and going about her daily routine! This was a quick, easy read that offers some great commentary on society expectations and forced conformity.

There could be moments that were repetitive or too telling over showing plus I wanted more from Keiko so for that reason it’s only a 4 star read for me!

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fluture's review against another edition

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lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

5.0

A heart warming novel which shows just how much the double standard in society for woman (and also man) can affect human's life decisions. I love how the character knows what she wants to do and stick to her choice. Although some characters are annoying, I would like to emphasize and appreciate this novel and story for showing the struggle a human can go thorugh for choosing the way of living that's different from how the society expects us to live.

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pyreghost's review against another edition

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lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

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

3.75

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camilamunoz's review against another edition

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lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.0

This was a charming protagonist and take away; what works for one person might not work for everyone else, and that’s fine.
This book sheds light on how people on the spectrum may perceive their purpose and others on the daily (although the author never confirms Keiko's mental state).
It really bothered me that everyone close to Keiko was so focused on “fixing/curing her” while not offering any real support and dreaming up their own stories about her life.
I blame the counselor Keiko saw when she was a child for not giving her and her parents a proper diagnosis so she could at least go through life knowing exactly why she thought and acted the way she did. At least that way, she wouldn’t have to make excuses for people who’d poke their nose into her business the way she hated.

In the end, I’m glad she made peace with her calling

and screw Shiraha!! what a piece of entitled, incel dog shi-

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kat_a's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted reflective slow-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

4.0

A lovely slice of life novella for a summers afternoon or long car ride. Perfect for winding down in the evening too. :)

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snowiceblackfruit77's review against another edition

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emotional tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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naa_'s review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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loudonuts's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

3.75

very similar to EARTHLINGS in that keiko finds herself not being able to be a part of society’s “factory” (but an entirely different tone) CONVENIENCE STORE WOMAN was a very relatable read as a neurodivergent person myself. i didn’t get much more out of it beyond that, but it was nice to feel seen.

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hyperashley's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

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nialystic's review against another edition

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funny

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

3.75

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