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Face

Cecile Pineda
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Face

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

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Cecile Pineda

Face

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

198

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Brazil • 20th century

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Face by Cecile Pineda explores the transformative journey of a man who undergoes a reconstructive process after a disfiguring accident. The narrative delves into themes of identity, resilience, and the human condition, offering insight into how physical and psychological reconstructions intertwine in the pursuit of self-discovery and personal renewal.

Mysterious

Challenging

Melancholic

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.2

160 ratings

61%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Cecile Pineda's Face is praised for its poetic exploration of identity and resilience after trauma. Readers appreciate its inventive narrative and intimate portrayal of transformation. Some find its abstract style challenging, though many commend its emotional depth. Overall, it's a powerful meditative work that resonates with those seeking profound reflection on selfhood.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Face?

A reader who appreciates Face by Cecile Pineda likely enjoys introspective, character-driven narratives exploring identity and transformation. Fans of Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go and Margaret Atwood’s Oryx and Crake may find Pineda’s work compelling for its exploration of human resilience and self-discovery.

4.2

160 ratings

61%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

198

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Brazil • 20th century

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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