zanm's review against another edition
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
4.5
What an interesting and incredible way to depict autism and having the special interest of a convenience store without ever saying the words.
aguz1020's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
ladynoir_sai's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
melonimaa's review
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.5
allisonmarie223's review against another edition
3.0
I love a quirky narrator and this book definitely has that. The book was a quick read, I finished it in about 3 hours. I appreciate the unflinching voice of the narrator, Keiko but her choices were at times frustrating.
throatsprockets's review against another edition
4.0
I don’t know why I keep reading books this year that get deep inside the heads of deeply unusual people, but it’s working out well. This one was a one-sitting read.
louiseellieefirth's review against another edition
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
5.0
aelynreads's review against another edition
4.0
As an autistic person, there is a lot about Keiko's character that I could relate to. It was refreshing to read her thought processes and watch her as she struggles to understand others, masks her own reactions and mimics speech patterns - things I have experienced for my whole life.
Although I wasn't particularly invested in the plot or relationships in the story, I really resonated with Keiko's character and I would recommend this book to people to gain a small view into aspects of the autistic experience.
As a side note, if you are autistic, be careful reading the Goodreads reviews for this book. I've read several reviews with very derogatory and offensive comments about autism.
Although I wasn't particularly invested in the plot or relationships in the story, I really resonated with Keiko's character and I would recommend this book to people to gain a small view into aspects of the autistic experience.
As a side note, if you are autistic, be careful reading the Goodreads reviews for this book. I've read several reviews with very derogatory and offensive comments about autism.