Description
Discover the enthralling narrative of *If I Had Your Face*, a contemporary masterpiece that immerses readers in the vibrant, complex world of Seoul. This compelling novel explores the intricacies of beauty, identity, and the challenges faced by women in a society where plastic surgery is routine and social hierarchy reigns supreme. The story centers around four young women navigating the brutality of modern life in South Korea, each grappling with their own unique struggles amidst fierce competition.
Kyuri, strikingly beautiful, must confront the consequences of her privilege in an exclusive 'room salon' for wealthy businessmen. Miho, an orphan, discovers the harsh reality of the art world as she attends a prestigious New York school, caught between aspirations and the elite lifestyle of her new peers. Wonna carries the weight of impending motherhood, facing financial uncertainty in a society that demands perfection. Lastly, Ara, a passionate hair stylist, finds herself dangerously obsessed with a K-Pop star, leading her to desperate acts of affection.
Published in 2021 by Penguin UK, this 288-page B-format paperback edition immerses you in a richly textured narrative that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. *If I Had Your Face* is a must-read for fans of contemporary fiction that challenges social norms through powerful storytelling.
Order now for prompt delivery and step into the gripping saga of ambition, beauty, and the quest for personal identity amidst the expectations of modern society.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241986356
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 288
Description:
If I Had Your Face plunges us into the mesmerizing world of contemporary Seoul - a place where extreme plastic surgery is as routine as getting a haircut, where women compete for spots in secret 'room salons' to entertain wealthy businessmen after hours, where K-Pop stars are the object of all-consuming obsession, and ruthless social hierarchies dictate your every move.
Navigating this cut-throat city are four young women balancing on the razor-edge of survival- Kyuri, an exquisitely beautiful woman whose hard-won status at an exclusive 'room salon' is threatened by an impulsive mistake with a client; her flatmate Miho, an orphan who wins a scholarship to a prestigious art school in New York, where her life becomes tragically enmeshed with the super-wealthy offspring of the Korean elite; Wonna, their neighbour, pregnant with a child that she and her husband have no idea how they will afford to raise in a fiercely competitive economy; and Ara, a hair stylist living down the hall, whose infatuation with a fresh-faced K-Pop star drives her to violent extremes.
Kyuri, strikingly beautiful, must confront the consequences of her privilege in an exclusive 'room salon' for wealthy businessmen. Miho, an orphan, discovers the harsh reality of the art world as she attends a prestigious New York school, caught between aspirations and the elite lifestyle of her new peers. Wonna carries the weight of impending motherhood, facing financial uncertainty in a society that demands perfection. Lastly, Ara, a passionate hair stylist, finds herself dangerously obsessed with a K-Pop star, leading her to desperate acts of affection.
Published in 2021 by Penguin UK, this 288-page B-format paperback edition immerses you in a richly textured narrative that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. *If I Had Your Face* is a must-read for fans of contemporary fiction that challenges social norms through powerful storytelling.
Order now for prompt delivery and step into the gripping saga of ambition, beauty, and the quest for personal identity amidst the expectations of modern society.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241986356
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 288
Description:
If I Had Your Face plunges us into the mesmerizing world of contemporary Seoul - a place where extreme plastic surgery is as routine as getting a haircut, where women compete for spots in secret 'room salons' to entertain wealthy businessmen after hours, where K-Pop stars are the object of all-consuming obsession, and ruthless social hierarchies dictate your every move.
Navigating this cut-throat city are four young women balancing on the razor-edge of survival- Kyuri, an exquisitely beautiful woman whose hard-won status at an exclusive 'room salon' is threatened by an impulsive mistake with a client; her flatmate Miho, an orphan who wins a scholarship to a prestigious art school in New York, where her life becomes tragically enmeshed with the super-wealthy offspring of the Korean elite; Wonna, their neighbour, pregnant with a child that she and her husband have no idea how they will afford to raise in a fiercely competitive economy; and Ara, a hair stylist living down the hall, whose infatuation with a fresh-faced K-Pop star drives her to violent extremes.