If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha

If I Had Your Face

Frances Cha

274 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 66%
dark 40%
sad 35%
challenging 23%
hopeful 19%
informative 19%
tense 11%
inspiring 9%
funny 8%
mysterious 5%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 17%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.87

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