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A review by madamelacy
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.25
Keiko, a Japanese woman with autism, lives and breathes for her job in a convenience store. She’s under immense pressure to be ‘normal’ and have a career or marriage, but when she attempts to conform she loses motivation to self-care.
The book gives fascinating insights into the internal dialogue of a woman with autism and into Japanese cultural norms.
The book gives fascinating insights into the internal dialogue of a woman with autism and into Japanese cultural norms.