Reviews tagging 'Pregnancy'

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

35 reviews

eni_iilorak's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Classism

Moderate: Ableism

Minor: Pregnancy

ferns80's review against another edition

challenging dark sad medium-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Misogyny, and Sexism

Moderate: Pregnancy

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism

Moderate: Infertility and Toxic relationship

Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Stalking, Acephobia/Arophobia, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Classism

xeno_reads's review against another edition

funny reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship

majamatcha's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Stalking and Pregnancy

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, Stalking, Pregnancy, and Classism

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

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

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

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

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