#48 in Contemporary fiction
Convenience Store Woman
- 163
- Pages
- about 3 h
- Reading time
- Akutagawa Prize
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About the book
Convenience Store Woman is a 2016 novel by Japanese author Sayaka Murata. It won the Akutagawa Prize in 2016. Aside from writing, Murata worked at a convenience store three times a week and drew the inspiration for the novel from her experiences. It was first published in the June 2016 issue of Bungakukai and later as a book in July 2016 by Bungeishunjū.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.4 across 1,119 ratings. With that many, the reader vote carries 86% of the weight and the score stays at 7.5 — the Contemporary fiction average of 7.9 barely moves it.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.1 | 14 | 1% |
| Hardcover | 7.4 | 1.1K | 99% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“I don't know how I was in the mood for this type of book. The last time I tried something similar (meaning slice-of-life, no angst), I couldn't get into it, but Convenience Store Woman pulled me in. I could relate to Keiko. We actually don't have much in common, but I could relate with society trying to 'fix' you, trying to dictate what you're supposed to do, projecting onto you, and I really loved the main theme of the book. I liked Keiko very much from the start, I liked her peculiar way of thinking and doing things. Her method of doing things was very logical and she had a purpose and a pa…”
““People who are considered normal enjoy putting those who aren't on trial.” I think this is the perfect book for anyone who has felt like they needed to change just to fit the mould that society has made for them. I think I chose to read this at the perfect time as a twenty-three-year-old who is trying to learn how to navigate through life. As an autistic person, this book spoke to me in the way of always feeling like a person on the outside looking in. The constant feeling that something is wrong with you because you know you act and see things differently than others is overwhelming and I…”
““Even when I'm far away, the convenience store and I are connected.” Omg, this book was actually SO FUN, and yet so provocative at the same time. I will say, though, I felt like this book is probably best appreciated by readers who have spent some time in Japanese, or minimally an Asian community and culture, because there was a lot of satire about the social structures, prejudices, and biases that are still fairly rampant in society and culture here. I also got bonus points of appreciation because Japan is probably my most visited holiday destination and I have an extremely vivid memory and …”
Frequently asked
What is Convenience Store Woman rated?
7.5 out of 10, from 1,119 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is Convenience Store Woman worth reading?
Readers give it 7.5/10 from 1,119 ratings, which puts it ahead of 13 % of the Contemporary fiction shelf.
How long does it take to read Convenience Store Woman?
About 3 hours at an average reading pace — 163 pages.
Where does Convenience Store Woman rank?
#48 in Contemporary fiction on the current snapshot.
How long is Convenience Store Woman?
It has 163 pages — shorter than 96% of the ranked books in Contemporary fiction.
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