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Sayaka Murata is a Japanese novelist whose work explores identity, social conformity and the expectations placed on individuals. She is internationally known for Convenience Store Woman, which received Japan’s Akutagawa Prize and has reached readers around the world.
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Keiko Furukura has always felt out of place, but working in a Tokyo convenience store gives her a clear routine and sense of belonging. As pressure from family and society increases, she must decide whether to follow other people’s expectations or protect the unconventional life that works for her.