57 pages • 1 hour read
Frances ChaIf I Had Your Face
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha follows four women in Seoul: Ara, a mute hair stylist obsessed with a K-Pop idol; Kyuri, a room salon girl facing professional and personal conflicts; Miho, an artist entangled in a fraught relationship; and Wonna, a married woman struggling with infertility and societal expectations. Themes include body dysmorphia, suicide, child abuse, sexual assault, violence, and miscarriage.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Frances Cha's If I Had Your Face offers a compelling look into the lives of young women in contemporary South Korea, praised for its vivid storytelling and complex characters. However, some find the multiple perspectives disjointed and the narrative occasionally uneven. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking exploration of beauty standards and societal pressures.
Who Should Read If I Had Your Face?
A reader who would enjoy If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha is typically interested in contemporary fiction that delves into issues of beauty, societal pressures, and female friendships in South Korea. Fans of Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan or Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, which explore intricate social dynamics, will likely find this book engaging.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Gender / Feminism
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Women's Studies (Nonfiction)
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Relationships: Friendship
Modern Classic Fiction
Asian Literature