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Short and not so sweet
Great book to read for upper-intermediate learners. The author repeatedly uses a lot of the same vocabulary which helps for learning. The story is straightforward and grounded in reality, but entertaining enough to stay engaged. There's a good critique of class-based structures, the pressures of modern life, and mental illness.
Initially I was hesitant to pick it up because how interesting can a convenience store be? However, if you're at all fascinated with Japanese 'conbini' there's a lot to dig into here. I particularly enjoyed the 'behind-the-scenes' look at how a conbini is managed. Definitely recommend for a light read that is also entertaining and thought-provoking.