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Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
4.5
challenging inspiring reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Woman who masks to get by vs. an incel. The incel loses.

Honestly a great examination of societal expectations of men and women, and of conformity and if you don't/cannot. Not what I expected based on what I've heard of this one through the grapevine and am pleasantly surprised.