Convenience Store Woman

emily_alwubayran shared a tip "An interesting and direct novel about societal expectations and how and why we desire “normalcy.” Darkly humorous and to the point, we see how clinging to routines and relying on the queues of others is often easier than confronting the fact that we are sometimes not what we are expected to be by others, and that that’s okay. The character arc of our narrator seems full circle on the surface, but we see that she bravely chooses her truth and comfortability over what others want for, and from her."

ash_bees_world shared a tip "This book is a little peculiar at first; it seems to be a commentary on how we cling to routines and “set paths” as a society. However, those who do not adhere to society’s “proper paths” (such as marriage and childbearing) or routines (having a “real” or “big boy” job), are usually shunned and treated less than. The book was quite odd, but I overall liked it. I’ve lived in Japan for quite a while, so this book makes me look at コンビニ workers in a different light. I would definitely read more from this author. "

amariah_rodriguez_8680 shared a tip "Murata has to be one of my top favorite authors. She’s great at writing odd and nonconformist female characters. Their inner worlds are so deep you can’t help but fall into them. Both books left me frazzled and questioning my life and the impact of the expectations of those around me."

jac_lateano shared a tip "I really liked this book! It was fun to see the everyday life of a convenience store lady who acts accordingly, I just loved the flow of the book and characters!"

lexus_brady shared a tip "The first half of this book was great! Then it took a weird turn. Because it's so short, there might not have been enough pages to expand on some things. I was rooting for Keiko before she gave in to societal standards with the worst man! She got herself together in the end though. Maybe she can get a manager position at the new store. One can hope."