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Category - Fiction / General Fiction
Format - Hardcover
Condition - Good
Listed - 20 days ago
Views - 10
Wishes - 2
Ships From - Vermont
Est. Publication Date - Jun 2018
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A few minor tears in the jacket cover
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Convenience Store Woman
ISBN: 9780802128256
Publisher Description
Shortlisted for the Best Translated Book Award Longlisted for the Believer Book Award Longlisted for the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation A Los Angeles Times Bestseller The English-language debu...
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PangoBooks readers have mixed but generally positive reactions to this book. They find it memorable, "odd," and a bit unsettling, with strong social commentary on societal expectations versus individual happiness. Many appreciate the unique perspective of the protagonist, Keiko, who finds joy in her routine job at a convenience store despite societal pressure to conform. Some readers point out themes of neurodivergence, particularly autism, though it is not explicitly confirmed in the narrative. While some find the story repetitive and somewhat depressing, others laud it as a quick, intelligent read that prompts reflection on societal norms.