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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Infertility
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Acephobia/Arophobia, Alcohol, Classism, Domestic abuse, Stalking, Animal cruelty, Pregnancy, Animal death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Blood
bitternortherner's review against another edition
challenging
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Eeehhhh, very mixed feelings on this one. An important critique, but as a neurodivergent it was extremely triggering to read? The lectures forced onto the obviously ASD main character Keiko by neurotypical society are so long and painful and FREQUENT. UGH. I mean, the constant masking to fit in and not be critiqued or othered is so real, the rude comments made at us are spot on, but it started to feel a lot like trauma porn. Don't even get me started with Shiraha, what the barf. I try to be empathetic -and maybe this was an origin story for incel ideology- it was very difficult to read something trying to humanize his mindset without reaaaally pushing back on it. I do also catch these prejudice, ableist, and misogynist undertones in A LOT of Japanese media I consume, so this novella did a great job of showing the cultural context from the reciever of abuses' view?
Idk, hmm... maybe stay away from this one if you've received bullying or abuse due to neurodivergence?
Idk, hmm... maybe stay away from this one if you've received bullying or abuse due to neurodivergence?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, and Toxic friendship
sillyduckie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual harassment
lucyrudd's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting
spineofthesaurus's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Ableism, Gaslighting, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Classism, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Body shaming, Child death, Domestic abuse, Stalking, Murder, Acephobia/Arophobia, Sexual violence, Fatphobia, and Pregnancy
Minor: Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, and Fire/Fire injury
teslis's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This book was interesting. It’s about a woman working in a convenience store for all her life and never beginning a romantic relationship. I liked the book in the begging allot! The main character were interesting and new from other books I had read before, but it change. It’s a book that’s good to read it has some great lessons and you’ll reflect on your own life and what you what to do with it. It was just some parts that put if off for me.
Spoiler
When her “guy friend” comes in her life and take over is when it lost me. She lost all of herself which is what’s makes her grow and understand herself in the end, but I really disliked that part.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Sexism
Moderate: Emotional abuse
francescasoph's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Toxic relationship, Stalking, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Ableism, Rape, and Sexual harassment
kiraa's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Emotional abuse
myk_yeah's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
This book was not what I was expecting at all. From reviews I had heard on youtube I thought it was going to be about a woman who was truly happy with her job, even though she has to live under capitalism.
It was darker and heavier than I feel people represent it. It's about the pressures of society and how they are sexist, ableist, and anti-worker. It's about how people push those pressures onto their loved ones. And how we survive, but no one in this book is really thriving.
It was darker and heavier than I feel people represent it. It's about the pressures of society and how they are sexist, ableist, and anti-worker. It's about how people push those pressures onto their loved ones. And how we survive, but no one in this book is really thriving.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Stalking and Violence
melodyb's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Engaging, emotional, and a little bit heart-breaking. Must-read, and I found myself rooting for, worrying about, and being so glad for Keiko as the book went on. I disagree with reviews stating it is quirky or funny because - spoilers ahead - .
Seriously recommend this book - it’s a great read and a compelling story, and you’ll feel deeply involved with Keiko’s life and sense of purpose at the convenience store.
Spoiler
Keiko’s attempts to navigate normal life - masking to not be excluded but still being rejected, finding steady employment that meets her needs but it’s not good enough for others, being betrayed by societal standards for women and being upset that she has been demoted to “human woman” and not what she really finds purpose in (her job) - it made me so sad for her. I kept waiting for something “funny” or “quirky” to happen, but I just saw a neurodivergent lady being taken by a ride by the people around her. They cared for her in the store but couldn’t related to her - and she just couldn’t understand why they were so obsessed with this guy (when they were trying to make sure he’d be a provider for her). She was being shoved into a box she didn’t want to be in just because of expectations which, frankly, were incompatible with the life she wanted to live. Her grand stand at the end, against a total asshole who was taking advantage of a vulnerable person who could not understand the danger she’d put herself in initially made me so happy for her. Good for her.Seriously recommend this book - it’s a great read and a compelling story, and you’ll feel deeply involved with Keiko’s life and sense of purpose at the convenience store.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Misogyny