Such an interesting take in the mundane. I listened to this on audio, but I’m definitely going to purchase a physical copy for a reread down the line so I can annotate it!

Don’t come into this book thinking there’s going to be a lot of plot or purpose. Most will probably find this book boring, but I found it quite beautiful because the overall concept was following a woman navigate her mundane life while reflecting on the perceived conceptions of the roles modern society has on heteronormative individuals. Keiko struggles in balancing who she is with the person that society wants her to be. 

This wasn’t stated directly in the story, but I have a strong feeling that our main character, Keiko, is neurodivergent and it was so interesting to experience how she navigated and perceived her daily tasks, interactions, and “purpose” in her everyday life as a reflection of being a convenience store worker. 

Keiko has found comfort, peace, and structure as a convenience store worker and that helps her find meaning in her life, even if that’s not the norm. This book and narrative helps readers appreciate the beauty in a mundane life as well as understand and empathize with the need some individuals have in simple structure.