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A review by dianapharah
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.0
A nice read to try to get me back into the swing of things this year.
I think this book offers a really raw depiction of what its like for people on the spectrum or who do not fit into the mold of society. I really enjoyed the depiction of how Keiko and Shiraha respectively come to terms with the fact that they must choose to either conform to the whims of what everyone else says makes them valued, “normal” members of society or remain their most authentic selves despite the pushback from others.
Rooting for Keiko was easy, I wish that everyone would just let her be happy, dammit. She was far more happy than anyone else living the lives society told them they should live. Shiraha was a solid foil to Keiko, and the author did a good job juxtaposing their reactions and decisions in the face of scrutiny. But god, I really couldn’t stand Shiraha.
I think this book offers a really raw depiction of what its like for people on the spectrum or who do not fit into the mold of society. I really enjoyed the depiction of how Keiko and Shiraha respectively come to terms with the fact that they must choose to either conform to the whims of what everyone else says makes them valued, “normal” members of society or remain their most authentic selves despite the pushback from others.
Rooting for Keiko was easy, I wish that everyone would just let her be happy, dammit. She was far more happy than anyone else living the lives society told them they should live. Shiraha was a solid foil to Keiko, and the author did a good job juxtaposing their reactions and decisions in the face of scrutiny. But god, I really couldn’t stand Shiraha.