A review by whittaker
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

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

4.5

Very close to being a 5 star review. I fell in love with Keiko, and the ending truly did make me feel happy for her. I'm sure some would read this book and feel off-put by, or dislike Keiko, but everything she said made sense. Whilst I don't relate to her necessarily, seeing her point of view, and watching how she settled in to who she is and what she loves, or needs per se, was invigorating.