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Convenience Store Woman

by Ginny Tapley Takemori, Sayaka Murata
RM44.49 MYR
Convenience Store Woman - Thryft
Convenience Store Woman - Thryft

Unique appeal in 8 words: Celebrates non-conformity and individuality through conformity.

"Convenience Store Woman" is a must-read for those seeking to explore unconventional lifestyles. The book offers a refreshing glimpse into Keiko's unwavering commitment to her job, even in the face of societal pressures and expectations. Murata's writing style is simple, yet profound, making this book an easy and thought-provoking read. Readers will be inspired by Keiko's resilience and her ability to embrace her own unique path in life.

  • BTBA Best Translated Book Award Nominee for Fiction Longlist (2019)
  • Akutagawa Prize 芥川龍之介賞 (2016)
  • 本屋大賞 Nominee (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Convenience Store Woman

by Ginny Tapley Takemori, Sayaka Murata
RM44.49 MYR
ISBN: 9781846276842
Authors: Ginny Tapley Takemori, Sayaka Murata
Publisher: Granta Books
Date of Publication: 2018-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Contemporary
Related Topics: Asia, Asian Literature, Japanese Literature, Japan
Goodreads rating: 3.69
(rated by 267858 readers)

Description

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...
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Similar Reads

Unique appeal in 8 words: Celebrates non-conformity and individuality through conformity.

"Convenience Store Woman" is a must-read for those seeking to explore unconventional lifestyles. The book offers a refreshing glimpse into Keiko's unwavering commitment to her job, even in the face of societal pressures and expectations. Murata's writing style is simple, yet profound, making this book an easy and thought-provoking read. Readers will be inspired by Keiko's resilience and her ability to embrace her own unique path in life.

  • BTBA Best Translated Book Award Nominee for Fiction Longlist (2019)
  • Akutagawa Prize 芥川龍之介賞 (2016)
  • 本屋大賞 Nominee (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.