A review by norea999
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

emotional funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The first half nothing happened which of course is to be expected as this book is more of a character study than anything. However in the second half there was a sort of plot, a problem that occurred, the ending felt a bit rushed thought. My main issue was the language though, now as the story is told in the main character’s voice who is really direct (and probs autistic) it makes sense that the writing style would be just as to the point. So definitely not the author’s fault, i guess it’s just my personal preference, just a bit too much tell and not enough show for me. It just felt like I didn’t really get the chance to immerse myself in her world because everything was already spelled out for me/ no reading in between the lines.

Also quick heads up for anyone thinking this will be a super fluffy/quirky/fun read, it is actually quite heavy but relevant in the themes it deals with and can be sad. 
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