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Lähikaupan nainen by Sayaka Murata

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elderwoodreads's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-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? No

4.0

To put it lightly this translation was rough. I think this could have has the potential to be rated higher if the translation had been done better. Be prepared to be taken out of the story several times by weird translation choices. Overall though a very nice character study and story about belonging.

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leonkoenig's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.0

girl choose the bear

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elliebasta's review against another edition

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dark reflective 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

3.25

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tianaaaa's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

4.75

A very easy read with the continues topic of societal expectations and people who aren't "normal". It was an enjoyable book however due to the simplicity, I didn't find it to be an amazing piece of literature(maybe it was too simple) which is why I wish I could be voting in decimals - maybe 4.6? . However, from this book, I discovered that I love Sayaka Murata's writing style <3

A woman called Keiko Furukura is a convivence store worker and has been for 18 years. She is 36 years old and eventually it is pointed out to her that a "normal" women wouldn't be living the life she is living. Keiko wasn't a character with an eventful backstory yet her thoughts and her outlook of life, in my opinion, make her an interesting character. Shes very good at understanding the needs and wants of the convince store despite there being points in the book where it suggests that she might be mentally challenged. Slowly throughout the book, people are more vocal about what is wrong with her but it's ending is satisfying as it basically tells the reader to accept their true self rather than to suffocate from the demands of society.

She makes a deal with a former male employee(Shiraha) - he talks her into letting him live with with her, providing him with food etc. It isn't a romance and I'm so grateful for this, because the man is very insufferable, hypocritical and sexist. Like her, he is also judged my society so he proposes this idea as it will benefit them both - society will see them as 'normal' and their friends/family will think that they are 'cured'. Shiraha talks Keiko into quitting her job to find a better one that will provide for the both of them - Keiko is lost as her entire life has been devoted to and evolved around a convivence store. At the end of the book, Shiraha travels with Keiko for her job interview but they stop at a convivence store. Keiko can't help herself but to help out in the and finally realizes that she doesn't care what other people think and that she is meant to be a convivence store worker. She tells Shiraha this and he isn't happy and they both part ways.

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oatmilktea's review against another edition

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

3.5

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idesofmarch's review against another edition

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dark reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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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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