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Shortlisted for the Best Translated Book AwardLonglisted for the Believer Book AwardLonglisted for the Warwick Prize for Women in TranslationA Los Angeles Times BestsellerThe Englishlanguage debut of an exciting young voice in international fiction, selling 660,000 copies in Japan alone, Convenience Store Woman is a bewitching portrayal of contemporary Japan through the eyes of a single woman who fits into the rigidity of its work culture only too well.The Englishlanguage debut of one of Japans most talented contemporary writers, selling over 650,000 copies there, Convenience Store Woman is the heartwarming and surprising story of thirtysixyearold Tokyo resident Keiko Furukura. Keiko has never fit in, neither in her family, nor in school, but when at the age of eighteen she begins working at the Hiiromachi branch of Smile Mart, she finds peace and purpose in her life. In the store, unlike anywhere else, she understands the rules of social interactionmany are laid out line by line in the stores manualand she does her best to copy the dress, mannerisms, and speech of her colleagues, playing the part of a normal person excellently, more or less. Managers come and go, but Keiko stays at the store for eighteen years. Its almost hard to tell where the store ends and she begins. Keiko is very happy, but the people close to her, from her family to her coworkers, increasingly pressure her to find a husband, and to start a proper career, prompting her to take desperate actionA brilliant depiction of an unusual psyche and a world hidden from view, Convenience Store Woman is an ironic and sharpeyed look at contemporary work culture and the pressures to conform, as well as a charming and completely fresh portrait of an unforgettable heroine.
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- Q: What is the main theme of Convenience Store Woman? A: The main theme of Convenience Store Woman revolves around the pressures of societal conformity and the exploration of individuality within a rigid work culture.
- Q: Who is the author of Convenience Store Woman? A: Convenience Store Woman is authored by Sayaka Murata, a renowned contemporary writer from Japan.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 176 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of Convenience Store Woman? A: Convenience Store Woman was published on September 17, 2019.
- Q: Is Convenience Store Woman suitable for all age groups? A: While Convenience Store Woman is a novel that can be appreciated by a wide audience, it contains themes that may be more relatable to adult readers due to its exploration of adult life and societal expectations.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the key awards associated with Convenience Store Woman? A: Convenience Store Woman has been shortlisted for the Best Translated Book Award and longlisted for the Believer Book Award and the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation.
- Q: What is the central character's profession in the book? A: The central character, Keiko Furukura, works at a convenience store called 'Smile Mart' for eighteen years.
- Q: What makes Convenience Store Woman unique compared to other novels? A: Convenience Store Woman presents a unique perspective on contemporary Japan through the eyes of a protagonist who finds comfort in her unconventional lifestyle and the structured environment of her workplace.
- Q: How has Convenience Store Woman been received in Japan? A: The novel has been very successful in Japan, selling over 660,000 copies, indicating its popularity and impact.