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- Siobhan Ricci
- 06-08-21
A gem of a book
Convenience Store Woman is a sneaky great book. It’s very short but is rich with character and ideas that make you feel like you’ve gotten everything you’ve wanted out of it. The book tells the story of a woman who is stuck in life, working a dead end job, but also sort of loves filling that place in society. She’s a complex character dealing with standards put on her by society and her culture. The book explores these themes while still telling a great story, which very few books do that. Enjoy!
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- Cuban Javier Gore
- 05-13-24
wtf did I just listen to?
have you heard the meme of the feminist banshee? look at all the 5 star reviews and tell me it's different. this book is basically the feminist version of joe rogan whose podcast takes place in her mind at a convenience store. save yourself. run. click back. you know that previous book you almost just bought? buy that instead.
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- 08-10-20
Boring AND depressing: a fateful combo
Where are these good reviews coming from? I see adjectives such as "hilarious," "witty," and "charming," and I can't help but think that something was (literally) lost in translation.
I went after "Convenience Store Woman" after seeing it recommended on a list of books for people who loved "Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine," which I adored. CSW not only lacks the lovable characters, unique perspectives, and gripping storyline of EOICF, but it lacks a basic plot.
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Then the book ends. Proceed at your own risk.
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