Reviews tagging 'Classism'

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

44 reviews

serendipity421's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Acephobia/Arophobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Classism, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Stalking

Minor: Rape

ophycore's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Ableism, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Classism and Stalking

Minor: Rape, Violence, and Animal death

larbster90's review

funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Stalking

Minor: Sexism, Toxic relationship, Bullying, and Classism

bri__'s review

inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I wasn't sure what to expect when starting this book but I enjoyed it. It's a light read and it really provoked me to think. I found the concept of the story interesting at times and admired the main character's self awareness. I believe this is the first translated book that I've read, I'll be sure to check out some more. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Classism, and Stalking

Minor: Rape and Sexual harassment

bootsmom3's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Ableism, Sexism, and Classism

Minor: Infertility and Alcohol

illtakethenightshiftx's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Convenience Store Woman was a very interesting and short novel that explores the world through the eyes of Keiko Furukura who works at a convenience store. The first 1/3-1/2 of this was really intriguing but it lost me in the second half. I found Shiraha’s character to be insufferable, which is definitely the point, and it pulled me out of the story. I found Keiko’s character to be extremely compelling and I was rooting for her the entire story. I can see what folks love this book, but it didn’t land for me. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism and Classism

spineofthesaurus's review

dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

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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

gardens_and_dragons's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No

2.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Classism, Sexism, and Sexual harassment

nrogers_1030's review

funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.25

Convenience Store Woman gives me Eleanor Oliphant vibes. Funny, awkward and a good quick read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Mental illness, Dysphoria, Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Pregnancy, Animal death, Sexual harassment, and Stalking

breezer's review against another edition

2.0

Had some great discussions but damn it was somehow incredibly depressing and dull at the same time.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Classism, and Misogyny