![]() ![]() The set order of her days and the clear and constant structure of the store offered her a ‘place in society’ that she feels she cannot find anywhere else. Through Furukura’s experiences and interactions, the author presents an interesting view on both social normalities and gender roles.įor the past 18 years, since Furukura first took a job at the convenience store near her home, she had structured her life around her job. The story follows the life of 36-year-old Keiko Furukura, a witty and complex convenience store worker. It is considered to be Japan’s most prestigious literary award. In 2016, the short novel was awarded the prestigious Akutagawa Prize, a literary honor given to up-and-coming Japanese writers. The novel has sold 1.5 million copies in Japan and has been translated into 30 languages. Originally published as “Konbini Ningen” (“Convenience Store Human”), the book became an instant hit in Japan and throughout the world following its 2016 publication. Sayaka Murata’s novel “Convenience Store Woman” is an unexpected and compelling feminist work that explores both gender constructs and their intersection with the human experiences of existential crisis and self-realization. Lulu Horne, Staff Reporter | Ma| 306 Views ![]()
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