Convenience Store Woman
Novel by Sayaka Murata
In this short novel set in Japan, 36-year-old Keiko finds comfort and purpose in her job at “Smile Mart.” But under pressure from others to pursue a career or find a husband, she feels forced to take desperate action in order to please the people around her instead of herself. This accessible book explores themes of identity, conformity, and the search for belonging.
About the Book
Classic Texts with Similar Themes
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, 1951
Further Readings
Ways to Read this Book at STCC
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