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Day: March 18, 2021

Review: Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

March 18, 2021April 5, 2021 E.F. Sunland
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Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata is the story of Keiko Furukura, a 36-year-old woman who works in a convenience store. After 18 years, she views herself as an extension of the store and works there happily, but her family and society demand that she want more for herself. read more

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