A review by sarahjo142
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

An easy, quick read, but I wouldn’t consider this enjoyable. A good reflection on the way most cultures view single women as they get older, and it’s infuriating. Shiraha’s existence just made me so mad I rushed to get through the book so he would go away.