Naomi reviewed Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
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3 stars
A quirky and interesting (and speedy) read.
Paperback, 163 pages
English language
Published May 2, 2018 by Granta.
Convenience Store Woman
by 村田沙耶香
4 stars
(4 reviews)
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…
Yubin reviewed Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
This book got me into reading!
5 stars
It is a really unusual tale of a middle-aged part time worker completely satisfied with her life being confronted with different expectations of the people around her. This books highlights how people completely comfortable with their life get looked down upon by people viewing them as a 'failure'. I thought it gave a great reason to show how a good life not adhearing to the societal expectations can turn terrible by adhearing to them. It is partly cold partly funny and I loved every word from it.
However it might be a bit different from other books. Due to its' short length I still recommend this book to anyone interested in societal topics and simple living.
Mat reviewed Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
Review of 'Convenience Store Woman' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
The comical and deadpan delivery of this store hooked me in as did the social commentary
EnQueued reviewed Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
Review of 'Convenience Store Woman' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Amusing and intriguing look at an alternative thought process.
Subjects
- Social life and customs
- FICTION / Contemporary Women
- Man-woman relationships
- Manners and customs
- FICTION / Literary
- Fiction
Places
- Japan