A review by bloodyroadtojoy
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Read for a bookclub.
I enjoyed it but also I'm still so puzzled by it.
I liked the commentary on society expectation and sexism..
and ultimately I think at the end I was glad Keiko went back to what felt right to her, be a convenient store worker.
Shihara is a menace though. no symathy for him;/
I enjoyed it but also I'm still so puzzled by it.
I liked the commentary on society expectation and sexism..
and ultimately I think at the end I was glad Keiko went back to what felt right to her, be a convenient store worker.
Shihara is a menace though. no symathy for him;/