A review by tlindhorst
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

challenging emotional mysterious reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The story of a neurodivergent woman trying to cope with social and familial pressures to be “normal”.  An idiosyncratic character.