If I Had Your Face

by Frances Cha

Book Overview

A riveting debut novel set in contemporary Seoul, Korea, about four young women making their way in a world defined by impossible standards of beauty, after-hours room salons catering to wealthy men, ruthless social hierarchies, and K-pop mania

"Powerful and provocative . . . a novel about female strength, spirit, resilience--and the solace that friendship can sometimes provide."--The Washington Post

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593129466
• ISBN13: 9780593129463
• Release Date: April 2020
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

An Incredibly Special Jem

Let me preface by saying I read around 30 books last year, and If I had Your Face is my favorite. It's poetic, satirical, insightful, and just...beautiful. If I Had Your Face follows multiple woman as the confirm, contract, and absorb themselves into Korea's strict beauty and feminine standards. From a struggling artist who may or may not love her fiance, to a "room girl" who has is in crippling debt despite making 6 figures, to a woman who isn't sure she wants children, the woman of this novel are relatable to anyone that struggles with insecurity and societal expectations. I read it in March 2021 and just thinking of it brings a smile to my face. It's harsh, bittersweet, but so brilliant. I cannot wait from more from Frances Cha.