Convenience Store Woman Book Review & Analysis || Grishma

Here's my (spoiler free) review and analysis of Convenience Store Woman, by Sayaka Murata. I talk about the book's strengths (including which themes and stylistic choices were particularly great) and hope you find my analysis valuable after reading the book!
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[@SheWantstheDiction]

this book is one of my faves! great point about the classism - I think that's deeply embedded in American society, too, as well as the idea we have to hit certain outward milestones to "be" successful (marriage, kids, careers, etc.). a lot of reviews of this book focus on Keiko possibly being autistic and/or asexual, and while I don't discount those possibilities, all I could think was, "wow, I relate so hard to this." 🤣 especially the part where she talks about copying other people's behaviors/speech bc she doesn't know quite what to do, and feeling relief that she can just follow a "script" of sorts while working in the store, since it's like one of the few places human interactions are kind of prescribed.

[@mustaqim8333]

thank you for this! i think one thing the book explores well is our relationship with labour particularly our willingness to work. adding on to the class element it shows that despite reaping minimal gains, humans still desire work and to a certain extent view it as a structure in life. being able to participate and be productive holds intrinsic value independent of economic value.

[@SpandexTree]

A really thoughtful review! I've only read this book recently and it was such a refreshing perspective.

[@mjmj424]

Thanks for the great review. The term "incel" didn't occur to me while I was reading the book but you're absolutely right. I read this in one day (although I'm not a fast reader). Very unusual but also very compelling.

[@Rarerosea]

Thanks for this.. im going back to reading soon. And im going to buy that book

[@grishmapolitan]

I hope you like it! I'm always looking for good books so please share what you find!

[@sohanasdiary6779]

Thanks for the book review.. I am also book lover.. & i am your newest subscriber 🤗

[@grishmapolitan]

Thank you! What's a good book you've read lately? :)

[@nona7623]

Hi, Do you think the book needs a trigger warning? I'm debating reading it?

[@hypnotechno]

the book was very two dimensional. Not a good book to read if you are looking to grow.