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.
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…
A quirky and interesting (and speedy) read.