This book is a self-reflective realist novel. It mainly tells the story of Furukura Keiko, a thirty-six-year-old single woman who did not find a job after graduating from college and worked in a convenience store for eighteen years. During this period, many store clerks came and went; the store manager also changed to the eighth one, and only Keiko remained. She eats lunches sold in convenience stores every day; listens to the clicking sound of the cash register every day; looks at the clean storefront every day; greets customers every day with welcome words; and lives such a peaceful and happy life every day. Keiko's family, colleagues, and friends of the same age all found it incredible.
Only Keiko knows; everything is changing, and only the convenience store that remains unchanged can give herself comfort. Suddenly one day, the new clerk Bai Yu broke into Keiko's life; "It's too strange for you to live like this," he said. Keiko began to think, is her life abnormal? To interrogate modern social life and analyze the dividing line between normal and abnormal, a realistic novel was born.
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From the various people and things I experienced in the convenience store, I saw the various aspects of life. People do not live for others throughout their lives. They seek the meaning of life and the value of life while constantly walking.
There is no standard answer in life. What you see, hear and experience cannot be replaced or empathized by others. There is no so-called right or wrong. Everything you encounter is what you must experience. Since you have chosen to encounter it, go all out and do not be afraid of the challenges that life will give you and meet a better self.
When reading this book, my first impression was that Ms. Furukura was defective in human emotions. She was more like an animal. For example, she came up with solutions to children fighting and crying, and for example, she called her own food feed. She doesn't care about food, drink or clothing. She is more concerned about her work. Like a tightly wound alarm clock, she knows when to "ring the bell" and is meticulous about her work. But it is precisely because of this that she can live what she wants in the noisy life of humans. Unlike Bai Yu, she makes all kinds of complaints about humans, but her words and actions reflect her disdain everywhere, turning herself into the most annoying person. Therefore, what I admire most is Ms. Furukura. I think the most worthy thing about her is that she knows that she is not satisfied with the current situation, and is willing to make changes, and finally find a lifestyle that is most suitable for her. Although the process is a bit tortuous, the purpose is found, isn't it?
Ms. Furukura doesn't understand the world, or does the world not understand Ms. Furukura? What should we do to be normal in the eyes of normal people? Rules and worldliness make us exhausted. Be brave and be yourself...
When the heroine was a child, she discovered that she was different from others. Her parents discovered her abnormality and took her to see a psychiatrist, but the doctor did not give her anything substantial. Therefore, during the more than ten years of school, the heroine was afraid that others would discover her abnormality. She was silent about people and things and never expressed her own opinions. She felt that she was abnormal and had a feeling of being outside the world. It was not until she worked part-time at a convenience store in college that she felt that she was part of the world. , To be precise, it was the employee handbook, which let her know what she should do to be a normal person. Even her friends, she deliberately imitated her clothes and tone. A party made the heroine feel that she was an alien in their eyes. The boy who appeared in this book Let's count the male protagonist. The female protagonist wants to break the life of more than ten years. He appears. She wants to try to see if living with the male protagonist will make her look like she is not an alien. Another party will let her understand that if she does this, she will not be an alien. But because she accidentally said in the convenience store He leaked that the other members were very interested in this. The change of members made the heroine troubled, and the hero asked her to go out and find other jobs, telling her that only in this way she would be a normal person, not an alien. After quitting her job, the heroine felt that she was out of the world again. It wasn't until she accidentally went to a convenience store when she was planning to find another job that she realized she belonged here. I think in the end she should be fearless of other people's words and don't care what other people think. She found her own. Among a thousand people, there are a thousand Hamlets. Don't criticize if you don't like it. Thank you.
I just admire her for not being afraid of worldly perspectives and pursuing what she wants. Don't live by the rules, but follow your heart
It seems that people are like this, always moving in the direction of the crowd. It is a sin to fall behind or deviate. Rather than understanding a strange person, people are more willing to cultivate him into an ordinary person. He should laugh when he should laugh, be angry when he should be angry, and let the world always maintain normal order.
The convenience store job is the heroine's only way to connect with the world. Only in convenience stores can she feel alive. Having something you love and being willing to do it at all costs is enough.
I have read it for the fourth time. It is a very magical and healing book for me. I particularly like this quiet narrative style. I don't know why. I have a very irritable personality and I tend to read novels like a fool. But this is the only novel that I can focus on and completely immerse myself in the character.
I'm out of books and can't listen to anything else. Listen to it again. I really like this narrative method.
I'm so angry, what kind of demonic human being Bai Yu is! ! ! ! ! Eat soft rice but eat hard! ! Ms. Furukura is great. Worldly concepts are not accepted by everyone. Being able to find her own rhythm of life, I think this is amazing (＞＜). Die for men like Bai Yu! ! Don't persecute our Miss Furukura
It is a book that is very thought-provoking and growth-provoking. It is very short. The heroine can be said to be observing the world from a third perspective and trying to understand the rules of the world. This small convenience store is the epitome of the human world in this large environment. Even though she is indeed an alien, she finally accepts herself and chooses the way of life that she feels most comfortable and suitable for herself even if no one understands it. The heroine in the middle tries to change in order to better become an "ordinary person" and finally understands her mission and chooses her favorite lifestyle and work. Let me understand that sometimes making some changes will help me grow and feel more. In the future, when I am confused and influenced by the people and things around me, I might as well use a third perspective to listen, see and feel more. Cultivating self-will will allow me to better accept myself and let myself grow.
I unexpectedly liked this book very much. Many places in it made me think. The heroine, an abnormal person defined by society, has found her place in a convenience store. The convenience store is a comfort zone for her, but it is abnormal for her to not have a man in front of outsiders. The heroine knows that abnormal things will be corrected. In order not to be corrected, she lives with a very inferior man. It is this behavior that makes her a normal person in the eyes of her colleagues. But what followed was a new trouble. In the eyes of her colleagues, she was no longer an employee with social value, but a subsidiary, which also confused the heroine. Just when the heroine wanted to become a normal person according to the world, she heard the voice of the convenience store again and became herself again. A short, but thought-provoking book.
To be honest, I really admire the heroine. She loves what she loves, and she can try to get along with people she doesn't like. In the end, she finds that it's not suitable, and she can also bravely refuse (and she is very serious about her work. Even if she quits her job, she will take the initiative to help correct things that others do wrong).
Life is only a few decades long, why should we become ourselves according to the secular view?
In fact, Miss Barn is really awesome at being able to do such a good job in a convenience store. As she said, she is made up of convenience stores. But regarding living with Bai Yu, girls should be reminded not to do this. People with this kind of personality are likely to do extreme things to hurt you, so keep your eyes open.
The author in his time had already written about social phenomena so realistically that they are no different from today's society. I think the heroine in it is missing an emotion. She can not have a subjective emotional reaction to all the words given to her by the outside world, but just accept the information. But at the same time, she is also a conscious person. She can reflect, but she does not have hysterical emotions. The reaction, well, it feels like one is looking at this awkward society rationally, but this rationality is not the rationality that has mastered the knowledge to criticize the real society, but the rationality that participates in it, relies on the truth, goodness and beauty of human nature and retains innocence after experiencing life.
"Human Convenience Store" is one of my favorite books. It is completely consistent with Miss Keiko's inner thoughts, which is why I feel connected with it.
I admit that its plot is monotonous enough, but it always brings me an inexplicable sense of comfort. If there was one color to represent "Human Convenience Store", it would be milky white. As for this book, I will add more.
It didn't touch me much. I've seen myself clearly and my mind is firm, so it didn't touch me much. Whether you are an outsider in a convenience store or a normal person, you will know by experiencing it. Each has its own human convenience store. I think they are just somewhat similar, the similarity is 30%.
I admire the heroine very much. If the heroine saw the decadent man, I would have kicked him out.
Hopefully Furukura can gain some friendly relations in a new store. It would be much more convenient if she could become a regular employee. Since we are imitating so-called normal people, we should imitate them more like them.
There is no need to conform to the world, we can all live the way we like!
2024.2.18 12:45 On the ninth day of the Lunar New Year, I read the first book in February. At the last moment, Keiko realized that she was born for the convenience store. Being able to hear the call of the convenience store made her feel happy physically and mentally.
This book resonated with me very much. It reminded me that I had experienced similar confusion and confusion. The author's writing style is very delicate, and the words are concise and powerful, making it easy for people to immerse themselves in the story. I feel that this book is not only telling a person's story, but also exploring people's definitions of normality and abnormality in modern society. It makes us think, do we have to live according to other people's standards in order to be considered normal? At the same time, it also makes us reflect on our lifestyle and values. All in all, this is a very in-depth book and worth reading.
The ideological essence of this book is quietly spreading in this era. The Japanese writer captured this feeling delicately and described it in detail. I see more and more people around me immersed in their own lives, abandoning routines and ignoring the worldly opinions of others; choosing to experience their own lives to enrich their experiences and think more. There are old people and young people who are just starting out in the world. They admire you from the bottom of their hearts! No matter what, just like it! In fact, if you meet people around you who are curious, like to plan other people's lives, and point fingers, you don't need to make up all kinds of excuses and lies to explain. Just two simple sentences will solve the problem - "It's none of my business" and "It's none of your business."
It is a very philosophical book, and it also reveals a certain part of me deep in my heart. I hope that I will not be disturbed by the outside world and can accept the problems I encounter calmly at every age. I want to be myself, not "me" in the eyes of the public.
I have deep experience in the service industry. This is a technology that has no value in the eyes of others, but its ability to perform well is entirely based on intuition accumulated through time and experience. This also crowds out the brain and body and becomes a disease.
The life of the hostess. It has the feeling of social observation and recording, the behavioral perspective and thinking that transcend social rules are very interesting, and the characterization is very typical and comprehensive. By the end of the story, the heroine changes from being a normal person who conforms to society to an abnormality with self-pursuit, much like the awakening of an Android machine.
She was not afraid of other people's opinions, she knew exactly what she wanted, and she finally chose to stay in the Human World Convenience Store...
Furukura is not an alien in the world, Furukura is just different from those who follow the crowd.
Isolating yourself from the world because you go against the flow of the world is not worth changing yourself. But for decades of life, why not live it the way you like? Why stick to routine?
I am me, I should have my own personality and uniqueness, and live my own wonderful life.
I've never read a book about what's called "normal"
After reading this book, I had great feelings. I recalled my experience: My aunt taught me how to tie my shoelaces, and I still use it to this day. When buying things, I always choose expensive ones because my father always said that expensive things are expensive. When eating out, I am used to ironing tableware. My mother said it would be cleaner this way, and I would walk around when I encountered a manhole cover because a friend said it was unlucky to step on a manhole cover. I didn't know how to play mobile games before, but my friend in elementary school asked me to play with him. The first hero he taught me later became the hero with which I am most proficient. When I hand someone a pair of scissors, I turn the sharp side toward myself because that's what a friend did when they handed me a pair of scissors. I like to listen to Jay Chou, because my brothers in junior high school always play in my ears. Every part of me is imitation, influence or change. Everyone who appears will leave traces in my life, but these traces are some shallow and some deep. I am a mosaic made up of many people. Every word and every facial expression of mine is pieced together by others, so the meaning of encounter is the changed part. It replaces you and will always be by my side. This is the meaning of encounter!
From the various people and things I experienced in the convenience store, I saw the various aspects of life. People do not live for others throughout their lives. They seek the meaning of life and the value of life while constantly walking. There is no standard answer in life. What you see, hear and experience cannot be replaced or empathized by others. There is no so-called right or wrong. Everything you encounter is what you must experience. Since you have chosen to encounter it, go all out and do not be afraid of the challenges that life will give you and meet a better self.
When reading this book, my first impression was that Ms. Furukura was defective in human emotions. She was more like an animal. For example, she came up with solutions to children fighting and crying, and for example, she called her own food feed. She doesn't care about food, drink or clothing. She is more concerned about her work. Like a tightly wound alarm clock, she knows when to "ring the bell" and is meticulous about her work. But it is precisely because of this that she can live what she wants in the noisy life of humans. Unlike Bai Yu, she makes all kinds of complaints about humans, but her words and actions reflect her disdain everywhere, turning herself into the most annoying person. Therefore, what I admire most is Ms. Furukura. I think the most worthy thing about her is that she knows that she is not satisfied with the current situation, and is willing to make changes, and finally find a lifestyle that is most suitable for her. Although the process is a bit tortuous, the purpose is found, isn't it?
Ms. Furukura doesn't understand the world, or does the world not understand Ms. Furukura? What should we do to be normal in the eyes of normal people? Rules and worldliness make us exhausted. Be brave and be yourself...
When the heroine was a child, she discovered that she was different from others. Her parents discovered her abnormality and took her to see a psychiatrist, but the doctor did not give her anything substantial. Therefore, during the more than ten years of school, the heroine was afraid that others would discover her abnormality. She was silent about people and things and never expressed her own opinions. She felt that she was abnormal and had a feeling of being outside the world. It was not until she worked part-time at a convenience store in college that she felt that she was part of the world. , To be precise, it was the employee handbook, which let her know what she should do to be a normal person. Even her friends, she deliberately imitated her clothes and tone. A party made the heroine feel that she was an alien in their eyes. The boy who appeared in this book Let's count the male protagonist. The female protagonist wants to break the life of more than ten years. He appears. She wants to try to see if living with the male protagonist will make her look like she is not an alien. Another party will let her understand that if she does this, she will not be an alien. But because she accidentally said in the convenience store He leaked that the other members were very interested in this. The change of members made the heroine troubled, and the hero asked her to go out and find other jobs, telling her that only in this way she would be a normal person, not an alien. After quitting her job, the heroine felt that she was out of the world again. It wasn't until she accidentally went to a convenience store when she was planning to find another job that she realized she belonged here. I think in the end she should be fearless of other people's words and don't care what other people think. She found her own. Among a thousand people, there are a thousand Hamlets. Don't criticize if you don't like it. Thank you.
I just admire her for not being afraid of worldly perspectives and pursuing what she wants. Don't live by the rules, but follow your heart
It seems that people are like this, always moving in the direction of the crowd. It is a sin to fall behind or deviate. Rather than understanding a strange person, people are more willing to cultivate him into an ordinary person. He should laugh when he should laugh, be angry when he should be angry, and let the world always maintain normal order.
The convenience store job is the heroine's only way to connect with the world. Only in convenience stores can she feel alive. Having something you love and being willing to do it at all costs is enough.
I have read it for the fourth time. It is a very magical and healing book for me. I particularly like this quiet narrative style. I don't know why. I have a very irritable personality and I tend to read novels like a fool. But this is the only novel that I can focus on and completely immerse myself in the character. I'm out of books and can't listen to anything else. Listen to it again. I really like this narrative method.
I'm so angry, what kind of demonic human being Bai Yu is! ! ! ! ! Eat soft rice but eat hard! ! Ms. Furukura is great. Worldly concepts are not accepted by everyone. Being able to find her own rhythm of life, I think this is amazing (＞＜). Die for men like Bai Yu! ! Don't persecute our Miss Furukura
It is a book that is very thought-provoking and growth-provoking. It is very short. The heroine can be said to be observing the world from a third perspective and trying to understand the rules of the world. This small convenience store is the epitome of the human world in this large environment. Even though she is indeed an alien, she finally accepts herself and chooses the way of life that she feels most comfortable and suitable for herself even if no one understands it. The heroine in the middle tries to change in order to better become an "ordinary person" and finally understands her mission and chooses her favorite lifestyle and work. Let me understand that sometimes making some changes will help me grow and feel more. In the future, when I am confused and influenced by the people and things around me, I might as well use a third perspective to listen, see and feel more. Cultivating self-will will allow me to better accept myself and let myself grow.
I unexpectedly liked this book very much. Many places in it made me think. The heroine, an abnormal person defined by society, has found her place in a convenience store. The convenience store is a comfort zone for her, but it is abnormal for her to not have a man in front of outsiders. The heroine knows that abnormal things will be corrected. In order not to be corrected, she lives with a very inferior man. It is this behavior that makes her a normal person in the eyes of her colleagues. But what followed was a new trouble. In the eyes of her colleagues, she was no longer an employee with social value, but a subsidiary, which also confused the heroine. Just when the heroine wanted to become a normal person according to the world, she heard the voice of the convenience store again and became herself again. A short, but thought-provoking book.
To be honest, I really admire the heroine. She loves what she loves, and she can try to get along with people she doesn't like. In the end, she finds that it's not suitable, and she can also bravely refuse (and she is very serious about her work. Even if she quits her job, she will take the initiative to help correct things that others do wrong).
Life is only a few decades long, why should we become ourselves according to the secular view?
In fact, Miss Barn is really awesome at being able to do such a good job in a convenience store. As she said, she is made up of convenience stores. But regarding living with Bai Yu, girls should be reminded not to do this. People with this kind of personality are likely to do extreme things to hurt you, so keep your eyes open.
The author in his time had already written about social phenomena so realistically that they are no different from today's society. I think the heroine in it is missing an emotion. She can not have a subjective emotional reaction to all the words given to her by the outside world, but just accept the information. But at the same time, she is also a conscious person. She can reflect, but she does not have hysterical emotions. The reaction, well, it feels like one is looking at this awkward society rationally, but this rationality is not the rationality that has mastered the knowledge to criticize the real society, but the rationality that participates in it, relies on the truth, goodness and beauty of human nature and retains innocence after experiencing life.
"Human Convenience Store" is one of my favorite books. It is completely consistent with Miss Keiko's inner thoughts, which is why I feel connected with it. I admit that its plot is monotonous enough, but it always brings me an inexplicable sense of comfort. If there was one color to represent "Human Convenience Store", it would be milky white. As for this book, I will add more. It didn't touch me much. I've seen myself clearly and my mind is firm, so it didn't touch me much. Whether you are an outsider in a convenience store or a normal person, you will know by experiencing it. Each has its own human convenience store. I think they are just somewhat similar, the similarity is 30%.
I admire the heroine very much. If the heroine saw the decadent man, I would have kicked him out.
Hopefully Furukura can gain some friendly relations in a new store. It would be much more convenient if she could become a regular employee. Since we are imitating so-called normal people, we should imitate them more like them.
There is no need to conform to the world, we can all live the way we like!
2024.2.18 12:45 On the ninth day of the Lunar New Year, I read the first book in February. At the last moment, Keiko realized that she was born for the convenience store. Being able to hear the call of the convenience store made her feel happy physically and mentally.
This book resonated with me very much. It reminded me that I had experienced similar confusion and confusion. The author's writing style is very delicate, and the words are concise and powerful, making it easy for people to immerse themselves in the story. I feel that this book is not only telling a person's story, but also exploring people's definitions of normality and abnormality in modern society. It makes us think, do we have to live according to other people's standards in order to be considered normal? At the same time, it also makes us reflect on our lifestyle and values. All in all, this is a very in-depth book and worth reading.
The ideological essence of this book is quietly spreading in this era. The Japanese writer captured this feeling delicately and described it in detail. I see more and more people around me immersed in their own lives, abandoning routines and ignoring the worldly opinions of others; choosing to experience their own lives to enrich their experiences and think more. There are old people and young people who are just starting out in the world. They admire you from the bottom of their hearts! No matter what, just like it! In fact, if you meet people around you who are curious, like to plan other people's lives, and point fingers, you don't need to make up all kinds of excuses and lies to explain. Just two simple sentences will solve the problem - "It's none of my business" and "It's none of your business."
It is a very philosophical book, and it also reveals a certain part of me deep in my heart. I hope that I will not be disturbed by the outside world and can accept the problems I encounter calmly at every age. I want to be myself, not "me" in the eyes of the public.
I have deep experience in the service industry. This is a technology that has no value in the eyes of others, but its ability to perform well is entirely based on intuition accumulated through time and experience. This also crowds out the brain and body and becomes a disease.
The life of the hostess. It has the feeling of social observation and recording, the behavioral perspective and thinking that transcend social rules are very interesting, and the characterization is very typical and comprehensive. By the end of the story, the heroine changes from being a normal person who conforms to society to an abnormality with self-pursuit, much like the awakening of an Android machine.
She was not afraid of other people's opinions, she knew exactly what she wanted, and she finally chose to stay in the Human World Convenience Store...
Furukura is not an alien in the world, Furukura is just different from those who follow the crowd. Isolating yourself from the world because you go against the flow of the world is not worth changing yourself. But for decades of life, why not live it the way you like? Why stick to routine? I am me, I should have my own personality and uniqueness, and live my own wonderful life.
I've never read a book about what's called "normal"
After reading this book, I had great feelings. I recalled my experience: My aunt taught me how to tie my shoelaces, and I still use it to this day. When buying things, I always choose expensive ones because my father always said that expensive things are expensive. When eating out, I am used to ironing tableware. My mother said it would be cleaner this way, and I would walk around when I encountered a manhole cover because a friend said it was unlucky to step on a manhole cover. I didn't know how to play mobile games before, but my friend in elementary school asked me to play with him. The first hero he taught me later became the hero with which I am most proficient. When I hand someone a pair of scissors, I turn the sharp side toward myself because that's what a friend did when they handed me a pair of scissors. I like to listen to Jay Chou, because my brothers in junior high school always play in my ears. Every part of me is imitation, influence or change. Everyone who appears will leave traces in my life, but these traces are some shallow and some deep. I am a mosaic made up of many people. Every word and every facial expression of mine is pieced together by others, so the meaning of encounter is the changed part. It replaces you and will always be by my side. This is the meaning of encounter!
Listen to your inner voice, no one is an outlier.