Murata, Sayaka

Convenience Store Woman

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ISBN 13:: 9781846276842
author:: Murata, Sayaka
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Granta Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 176
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1 centimetres (0.1
Genre:: Travel, Asia, Japan,
Condition:: New
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Keiko Furukura's life is a carefully constructed routine, dictated by the rules of her job at the convenience store. For eighteen years, she has played the part of a normal person, mimicking the speech patterns and dress of her coworkers, all in an effort to fit in. But as she approaches middle age, Keiko can't shake the feeling that she's not living up to the expectations of those around her, and that her life is missing something. A new arrival at the store shakes things up, bringing with him a cynicism and bitterness that Keiko can't help but respond to. As their paths continue to cross, Keiko is forced to confront the choices she's made and the life she's built. Sayaka Murata's nuanced portrayal of Japanese society and the pressures of conformity is both thought-provoking and laugh-out-loud funny. With its sharp insights into the human experience, Convenience Store Woman is a charming and unforgettable portrait of a woman who refuses to be defined by the expectations of others.

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