If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha

If I Had Your Face

Frances Cha

289 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

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 maniaKyu...

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Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 65%
dark 40%
sad 34%
challenging 24%
informative 19%
hopeful 18%
tense 11%
inspiring 9%
funny 8%
mysterious 4%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 17%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.89

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