charming_killerqueen's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
4.0
tacotoro's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
bigbookslilreads's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a total call out, and I feel in some way attacked, but also... I think everyone can feel somewhat called out by this book. It is an almost satirical demonstration of how a society can shun those outside the norm so easily, of how we can become so comfortable in certain roles and expectations but also so lost about who we are. Such a short book with such a poignant message - definitely recommend!
makeitbitter's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It is a weird book, to be honest. A short read, started off strong with things that I find relatable about belonging to a society and wanting to be seen as normal through the lens of Keiko, our convenience store woman.
As the story progresses though, it gets weirder and then it ends. I couldn't get over how Keiko took home a very strange man and he really puts me off (she did compare taking him home with having a pet, but still). Maybe the book will grow on me once I reread this in a more suitable head space.
The great part about this book is that it has so many thought provoking paragraphs:
As the story progresses though, it gets weirder and then it ends. I couldn't get over how Keiko took home a very strange man and he really puts me off (she did compare taking him home with having a pet, but still). Maybe the book will grow on me once I reread this in a more suitable head space.
The great part about this book is that it has so many thought provoking paragraphs:
I'd never experienced sex, and I'd never even had any particular awareness of my own sexuality. I was indifferent to the whole thing and had never really given it any thought. And here was everyone taking it for granted that I must be miserable when I wasn't.
Or
She's far happier thinking her sister is normal, even if she has a lot of problems, that she is having an abnormal sister for whom everything is fine. For her, normality-however messy-is far more comprehensible.
So, a strange book, quick to read, great premise, full of unlovable characters (all of the characters beside Keiko, really).
piper_oates's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-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
4.0
justcamden's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
alejandrabecerra's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
quintyquinty's review against another edition
lighthearted
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
klein maar fijn leesbaar boek. vond de gedachtes soms erg relatable? i love keiko!! ja t boek was precies goed.
theblushbookworm's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
slow-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
4.0
What a sweet, unconventional little novel! “Convenience Store Woman” follows Keiko, a convenience store worker in Tokyo, as she tries to navigate a society that doesn’t understand her. Keiko only feels she truly fits in as a convenience store worker. Keiko was a delight to read about, and I loved the simplicity of this novel. The low stakes made this a relaxing read that I definitely recommend!
saphicctofu's review against another edition
reflective
tense
medium-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
2.75