A review by artemisg
If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha

emotional reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

This book was a wonderful story about female friendship and female struggles in Korea. I loved the dynamics between the characters, seeing how their bonds were forged and made stronger through their hardships. I also enjoyed seeing the differing opinions of the characters and seeing the narrators through each other's eyes. 

However, I would have loved more depth. It felt like a lot of seemingly significant things got entirely glossed over. For example,
Ara brutally beat up an assistant at the salon she worked at, and it was virtually never mentioned after the deed was done
. Additionally, Kyuri made many passing references to the sexism and abuse in the room girl industry - both in her past and present - and I would have loved to hear more about it on a deeper level.

Overall, I did really enjoy this book, but it left me wanting, and not just at its conclusion (which I thought was very sweet), but in central points.
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