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Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
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Irasshaimase!

Keiko Furukura is the perfect convenience store worker. Ever since she read the employee manual she knows exactly what she needs to do, how to behave, what to say, and when. Sadly life doesn’t come with a manual, and Furukura outside of work doesn’t know what to do with her life. Never knowing how to behave, she survives by mimicking others to blend in, but when she meets someone as broken as she is, she is at a loss. Relationships neither come with a manual.

Boy this was weird! A quirky story about the pressures of society, norms, traditions, and how they weight on everyone’s shoulders. A biting critique on job employment, marriage, procreation, and everything that is 'expected' to happen in one’s life, especially in Japan. I didn’t love Furukura, but could certainly relate to some of her struggles. Been there and still am in a way. Fortunately I’ve been blessed with the gift of indifference regarding what people may think of me, yet you still feel the weight sometimes. And man I HATED Shiraha! What an insufferable parasite. Sometimes two wrongs don't make a right.

Weirdest book ever, but wildly original, refreshing, darkly amusing and memorable. Recommendable. Wouldn’t mind being a convenience store worker for a time.

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PERSONAL NOTE :
[2016] [176p] [Fiction] [3.5] [Recommendable] [Sublimely weird]
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¡Irasshaimase!

Keiko Furukura es la perfecta trabajadora de tienda de conveniencia. Desde que leyó el manual del empleado sabe exactamente que tiene que hacer, como comportarse, que decir, y cuando. Lamentablemente la vida no viene con un manual, y Furukura fuera del trabajo no sabe qué hacer con su vida. Sin saber cómo comportase, sobrevive imitando a otros para pasar desapercibida, pero cuando conoce a alguien tan roto como ella, se siente perdida. Las relaciones tampoco vienen con un manual.

¡Vaya que esto fue raro! Una historia muy peculiar sobre las presiones de la sociedad, normas, tradiciones, y como pesan sobre los hombros de todos. Una mordaz crítica sobre la vida laboral, casamiento, procreación, y todo lo que se espera que debe suceder en la vida de uno, especialmente en Japón. No amé a Furukura, pero pude empatizar con varios de sus problemas. Estuve ahí y sigo estando en cierta forma. Afortunadamente fui bendecido con el don de la indiferencia con respecto a lo que la gente puede pensar de mí, pero aun así se siente el peso a veces. ¡Y dios cómo ODIE a Shiraha! Qué parásito insufrible. A veces dos errores no hacen un acierto.

Uno de los libros más raros que leí jamás, pero alocadamente original, refrescante, oscuramente divertido y memorable. Recomendable. No me importaría ser un trabajador de tienda de conveniencia por un tiempo.

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NOTA PERSONAL :
[2016] [176p] [Ficción] [3.5] [Recomendable] [Sublimemente raro]
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March 26, 2023 – Started Reading
March 26, 2023 – Shelved
March 29, 2023 – Finished Reading

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Federico DN Diana wrote: "Sounds weirdly delightful!"

Well mostly weird, but delightful too, in a way xD


Steph This is one of those books that i keep talking about and buy copies just to have on hand to give to single female friends. So much meaning packed into a short novel!


Federico DN Steph wrote: "This is one of those books that i keep talking about and buy copies just to have on hand to give to single female friends. So much meaning packed into a short novel!"

Absolutely, packs quite a punch for such a quick read :) . Borrowing is out of the question :p ?


mwana I loved this book so much


Federico DN mwana wrote: "I loved this book so much"

I could see by your review <3


message 56: by Chantel (new) - added it

Chantel of course, adding this book to my reading list now that I see your high praise :) this one sounds soooo interesting! really glad to see it was such a winner for you xx


Federico DN Chantel wrote: "of course, adding this book to my reading list now that I see your high praise :) this one sounds soooo interesting! really glad to see it was such a winner for you xx"

So interesting and weird. Thank you Chantel! Hope you like it too :D


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Rosh You certainly prepared me for the weirdness of the book, Feddie. Hope I love it as much when I get to it. I am too weird myself, so I want my books to be more normal. XD
Superb review!


Coco (Semi-Hiatus) Interesting and sounds completely relatable! I'll have to add this to my TBR! Great review!


Federico DN Rosh [busy month; will catch up soon!] wrote: "You certainly prepared me for the weirdness of the book, Feddie. Hope I love it as much when I get to it. I am too weird myself, so I want my books to be more normal. XD
Superb review!"


Thank you my friend! Read so many reviews.. Reigning word by FAR is quirky. Hope you like it weird Roshie ;)


Federico DN Coco wrote: "Interesting and sounds completely relatable! I'll have to add this to my TBR! Great review!"

Can feel very relatable. Thank you Coco! Hope you like it too :)


message 62: by Rena✫ (new) - added it

Rena✫ cuando pueda lo voy a leer


message 63: by Zain (new)

Zain A lovely review, Drew! 🙃


Beverly Great review Federico! I also enjoyed this mightily!


Federico DN Rena wrote: "cuando pueda lo voy a leer"

Todo llega a su tiempo.


Federico DN Zain wrote: "A lovely review, Drew! 🙃"

Thank you so much Zoey ;) !


Federico DN Beverly wrote: "Great review Federico! I also enjoyed this mightily!"

Thank you Beverly! Glsd you liked it too :D


Alina Excellent review! :)


message 69: by Federico (last edited Mar 30, 2023 12:27AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Alina wrote: "Excellent review! :)"

Thank you Alina :D !


message 70: by carol. (new)

carol. Someday I would like to get to this one... another vote for the 'recommend' column. Thank you for your thoughtful review!


message 71: by Federico (last edited Mar 30, 2023 06:48AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN carol. wrote: "Someday I would like to get to this one... another vote for the 'recommend' column. Thank you for your thoughtful review!"

Thank you Carol ! It's quick and quirky. I'm sure you would love like it.


message 72: by carol. (new)

carol. 😁


message 73: by Shey (last edited Mar 31, 2023 03:29AM) (new)

Shey "I’ve been blessed with the gift of indifference regarding what people may think of me, yet you still feel the weight sometimes."
Well, that hits hard. Can't really avoid that feeling sometimes, and I relate to this, and it's a totally valid feeling. Really glad you enjoyed this, Federico! Love this review! <3


Federico DN Shey wrote: ""I’ve been blessed with the gift of indifference regarding what people may think of me, yet you still feel the weight sometimes."
Well, that hits hard. Can't really avoid that feeling sometimes, an..."


Thank you my friend! Sad to hear you feel the weight too sometimes. Remember it's their problem, not yours. You only you can know what is right for you. Stay strong Shey <3


Holly  B (slower pace!) Terrific review Federico! 👏


Federico DN Holly wrote: "Terrific review Federico! 👏"

Thank you Holly!


message 77: by Han (new)

Han I have this one saved to read at some point, and had no clue it was an odd one. I think that makes me more intrigued though lol. I wish I was also blessed with the gift of indifference regarding what people may think of me. Lucky you! Wonderful review, Federico!! 💚


message 78: by Federico (last edited Mar 31, 2023 11:36AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Hanna wrote: "I have this one saved to read at some point, and had no clue it was an odd one. I think that makes me more intrigued though lol. I wish I was also blessed with the gift of indifference regarding wh..."

Thank you Hanna! Odd and quirky. Hope you enjoy it too :D


message 79: by A (new)

A Mac Hmm, this one sounds intriguing - I love that premise and the emotional dysfunction. Wonderful review, Federico!


Federico DN A wrote: "Hmm, this one sounds intriguing - I love that premise and the emotional dysfunction. Wonderful review, Federico!"

It's a special oddity. Thank you Mac!


ReadAlongWithSue ★⋆. ࿐࿔ Super enticing (me😂) review Frederico. Added to order from library


message 82: by Federico (last edited Apr 01, 2023 08:40AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN ReadAlongWithSue wrote: "Super enticing (me😂) review Frederico. Added to order from library"

Thank you Sue! Hope you enjoy it :)


KRISS °•*⁀➷ Looking forward to your Earthlings review..... hahahaha. Glad you liked this one though! I wish I had read it first!


message 84: by Federico (last edited Apr 04, 2023 12:32AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN KRISS °•*⁀➷ wrote: "Looking forward to your Earthlings review..... hahahaha. Glad you liked this one though! I wish I had read it first!"

I want to read more jap lit so could be later this year :) . Thank you Kriss!


message 85: by Kat (new)

Kat You have me very intrigued! I've always had a thing for stories set in Japan - I'll have to try this. Nice review, Federico!


message 86: by Federico (last edited Apr 04, 2023 04:26AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Kat *will catch up soon!* wrote: "You have me very intrigued! I've always had a thing for stories set in Japan - I'll have to try this. Nice review, Federico!"

Me too, want to read more jap lit like right away lol. Thank you Kat! Hope you like it :)


message 87: by Kay (new)

Kay Fantastic review Federico!!


Federico DN Kay ☼ wrote: "Fantastic review Federico!!"

Thank you Kay!


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