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Natural Beauty by Ling Ling Huang
4.0
Who sets the beauty standard?
In this book, it’s the company ‘Holistik’ where the beauty is NOT in the eye of the beholder but in the eye of Victor… the founder.
Enter our nameless main character, an Asian American woman in need of funds to help her parents, who becomes enthralled with the way this company sells perfection in a bottle. She starts her job there along with all the “health and wellness requirements” that go along with it.
Sure, her hair may be turning blonde and theres not a blemish on her but how could that be dangerous? Right?
‘Natural Beauty’ takes a look at consumerism, western beauty standards, self-confidence, and the underbelly of companies that claim they can sell you self love.
I loved the weird atmosphere but it wasn't so much of a fever-dream that I missed the deeper meaning. I am really pleased with this whole book, especially the ending
In this book, it’s the company ‘Holistik’ where the beauty is NOT in the eye of the beholder but in the eye of Victor… the founder.
Enter our nameless main character, an Asian American woman in need of funds to help her parents, who becomes enthralled with the way this company sells perfection in a bottle. She starts her job there along with all the “health and wellness requirements” that go along with it.
Sure, her hair may be turning blonde and theres not a blemish on her but how could that be dangerous? Right?
‘Natural Beauty’ takes a look at consumerism, western beauty standards, self-confidence, and the underbelly of companies that claim they can sell you self love.
I loved the weird atmosphere but it wasn't so much of a fever-dream that I missed the deeper meaning. I am really pleased with this whole book, especially the ending