“Cha’s storytelling contains the most vivid construction of character and scene, giving Seoul itself a protagonistic presence too. “Poignant debut…Cha, a former travel and culture editor at CNN in Seoul, has a biting wit and an eye for absurd glitz, too…Ultimately, female friendship bolsters precarious fortunes in this gripping novel-compelling readers to consider what remains after beauty fades.” - Oprah Magazine “Offers a gripping immersion into the lesser known sides of South Korean culture.” - CNN embedded pieces of herself in all four characters, each of whom exhibit a depth and complexity that allows the reader to forge a bond with them despite the singularity of their circumstances.” - InStyle The vivid characters at the novel’s core make for a compelling read, and in a time of such global division, hopefully a uniting one.
If I Had Your Face brings many facets of Korean culture to light for an American audience. “ If I Had Your Face isn’t just a good book - it’s a book we need, badly. It’s the scaffolding - and also, occasionally, the wrecking ball.” - The New York Times But take a closer look and you’ll find the sisterhood at the heart of this ambitious book. “The chapters alternate among the women, each one breathing new life into the old chestnut, “You never know what goes on behind closed doors.” At first you might make the mistake of thinking Cha’s story is all about wealth and plastic surgery and the pursuit of an impossible standard of beauty. At heart, “If I Had Your Face” is a novel about female strength, spirit, resilience - and the solace that friendship can sometimes provide.“ - The Washington Post “A powerful and provocative rendering of contemporary South Korean society, one that might be considered bleak if not for the women themselves, who occasionally surprise with their compassion and bravery.
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