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A review by emmieanna
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I thought the premise of this book was extremely interesting. It raises a lot of questions surrounding anonymity, societal expectations, the idea of ‘normaitivity’, purpose and happiness. Her peers’ obsession with stagnation and propriety was very telling and I am so happy that she figured out in the end that she is completely fine living her life in a way that makes sense to her, not other people.
Keiko is so unusual and it was refreshing to be inside her mind. Seeing how analytically she thinks was a great insight into how some neurodiverse people process the world. Despite that it is never explicitly discussed, I feel that Convenience Store Woman could be considered authentic representation of neurodiversity and would recommend this book as a diverse narrative.
Keiko is so unusual and it was refreshing to be inside her mind. Seeing how analytically she thinks was a great insight into how some neurodiverse people process the world. Despite that it is never explicitly discussed, I feel that Convenience Store Woman could be considered authentic representation of neurodiversity and would recommend this book as a diverse narrative.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Cancer, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Stalking, and Pregnancy