Keiko Furukura had always been considered a strange child, and her parents always worried how she would get on in the real world. So when she takes a job in a convenience store while at the university, they are delighted. For her part, she finds a predictable world in the convenience store, mandated by the store manual, which dictates how the workers should act and what they should say, and she copies her coworkers’ style of dress and speech patterns so that she can play the part of a normal person.
However, eighteen years later, at age thirty-six, she is still in the same job, has never had a boyfriend, and has only a few friends. She feels comfortable in her life but is aware that she is not living up to society’s expectations, causing her family to worry about her. When a similarly alienated but cynical and bitter young man comes to work in the store, he will upset Keiko’s contented stasis―but will it be for the better?
Sayaka Murata brilliantly captures the atmosphere of the familiar convenience store that is so much a part of life in Japan. With some laugh-out-loud moments prompted by the disconnect between Keiko’s thoughts and those of the people around her, she provides a sharp look at Japanese society and the pressure to conform, as well as penetrating insights into the female mind.
Convenience Store Woman is a fresh, charming portrait of an unforgettable heroine that recalls Banana Yoshimoto, Han Kang, and Amélie.
© 2018 Blackstone Publishing (Ljudbok): 9781538555651
Översättare: Ginny Tapley Takemori
Utgivningsdatum
Ljudbok: 11 september 2018
Keiko Furukura had always been considered a strange child, and her parents always worried how she would get on in the real world. So when she takes a job in a convenience store while at the university, they are delighted. For her part, she finds a predictable world in the convenience store, mandated by the store manual, which dictates how the workers should act and what they should say, and she copies her coworkers’ style of dress and speech patterns so that she can play the part of a normal person.
However, eighteen years later, at age thirty-six, she is still in the same job, has never had a boyfriend, and has only a few friends. She feels comfortable in her life but is aware that she is not living up to society’s expectations, causing her family to worry about her. When a similarly alienated but cynical and bitter young man comes to work in the store, he will upset Keiko’s contented stasis―but will it be for the better?
Sayaka Murata brilliantly captures the atmosphere of the familiar convenience store that is so much a part of life in Japan. With some laugh-out-loud moments prompted by the disconnect between Keiko’s thoughts and those of the people around her, she provides a sharp look at Japanese society and the pressure to conform, as well as penetrating insights into the female mind.
Convenience Store Woman is a fresh, charming portrait of an unforgettable heroine that recalls Banana Yoshimoto, Han Kang, and Amélie.
© 2018 Blackstone Publishing (Ljudbok): 9781538555651
Översättare: Ginny Tapley Takemori
Utgivningsdatum
Ljudbok: 11 september 2018
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Maria
23 jan. 2023
Quite easy to read, but a lot to think about, like, for example, one of the quotes from here - "If you don't have a husband or career, you have no value for society". 🤔
Emilia
7 feb. 2022
Annorlunda skildring av en kvinna som går emot det japanska samhällets stränga normer om att skaffa ett ordentligt jobb och bilda familj. Underhållande och varm liten historia.
Ulrika
1 feb. 2022
Träffsäkert porträtt av en ambitiös och ärlig människa i en värld med trånga ramar.
Daniel
23 mars 2024
A pleasant little piece of work
ida
30 okt. 2023
Nice peek into someone else’s mind with a different way of thinking. Definitely food for thought what “normal people” consider valid aspects and values in society
Lena
21 apr. 2022
Ovanlig historia - bra uppläsning
Giuliano
12 dec. 2022
Precise rating: 2.5 ⭐
Lina
21 mars 2022
Rar bok som var genuint annorlunda, jag läste den som en välgestaltad beskrivning av att leva med AST i Japan.
Victoria
23 dec. 2022
Intressant samhällskommentar.
Birgitta
18 aug. 2020
Mycket annorlunda!
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