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Convenience Store Woman

Written by: Sayaka Murata
Narrated by: Nancy Wu
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Meet Keiko. Keiko is 36 years old. She's never had a boyfriend, and she's been working in the same supermarket for eighteen years. Keiko's family wishes she'd get a proper job. Her friends wonder why she won't get married. But Keiko knows what makes her happy, and she's not going to let anyone come between her and her convenience store.

©2020 Sayaka Murata (P)2019 Sayaka Murata Women's Fiction

Critic Reviews

Witty, wily, and astonishingly sharp.

-- Lisa McInerney, author of "The Glorious Heresies"

An exhilaratingly weird and funny Japanese novel. Unsettling and totally unpredictable.

-- Sally Rooney

A haunting, dark, and often hilarious take on society's expectations of the single woman.

-- Elif Batuman, author of "The Idiot"

[A] short, deadpan gem... This is a true original.

-- Stephanie Cross, Daily Mail

A sure-fire hit of the summer... quirky [and] profound.

-- Irish Times

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in the times we live in, we all need to understand and accept each persons abilities. i felt love, empathy and lots of gratitude to the protagonist as she tries hard to make sense of society

everyone is different

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Interesting premises with a unique character and setting, yet the journey and wasn't satisfying. By the time it felt like there is final a revelation and the beginning of the characters development that the book ended. I guess expected something more from the blurb. It felt like it could've shown how women are choosing to be more independent and self relient in this day and age. Unfortunately it doesn't ...

I'm giving it 3 stars after reviewing so harshly since atleast it was an okay read.

Underwhelming story

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A quirky tale of a woman whose life’s mission and purpose is to be a convenience store worker. An indictment of Japanese (and Asian) cultures which value marriage and motherhood over career; and even only particular types of careers over others. A strange and phenomenal tale of being yourself against all odds and against society’s harsh judgments. Performance on audible is truly fantastic. A memorable read!

Strange and phenomenal story

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Such a weird little book, but it really sticks with you. It’s like nothing I’ve read before—nails how society expects everyone to fit a mold, and if you don’t, you’re the one who needs “fixing.”

whats normal what's not

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An easy quick light read! Perfect for listening on Audible while on the go

Light read and quick to finish!

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