If I Had Your Face brings many facets of Korean culture to light for an American audience. “ If I Had Your Face isn’t just a good book - it’s a book we need, badly. It’s the scaffolding - and also, occasionally, the wrecking ball.” - The New York Times But take a closer look and you’ll find the sisterhood at the heart of this ambitious book. “The chapters alternate among the women, each one breathing new life into the old chestnut, “You never know what goes on behind closed doors.” At first you might make the mistake of thinking Cha’s story is all about wealth and plastic surgery and the pursuit of an impossible standard of beauty. At heart, “If I Had Your Face” is a novel about female strength, spirit, resilience - and the solace that friendship can sometimes provide.“ - The Washington Post “A powerful and provocative rendering of contemporary South Korean society, one that might be considered bleak if not for the women themselves, who occasionally surprise with their compassion and bravery.
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