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- Release Year
- 2023
- ISBN
- 9780593472927
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0593472926
ISBN-13
9780593472927
eBay Product ID (ePID)
10057251032
Product Key Features
Book Title
Natural Beauty : a Novel
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Horror, Satire, Asian American
Publication Year
2023
Genre
Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
13.4 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2022-027633
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"A propulsive, captivating read, Natural Beauty pulled me into its world like a fever dream. A prescient look at the dirty underbelly of society's beauty standards, it also carries a moving reminder that true beauty is often found in the very things we've been taught to abandon." --Constance Wu, star of Crazy Rich Asians and author of Making a Scene "A surreal, dreamlike thriller where art and darkness are woven together in unexpected ways. The main character is tortured and brilliant, and possesses immense appeal and heartbreak. The cinematic storytelling shows what happens when businesses trade on the most extreme levels of human desires. Gripping!" -- Frances Cha, author of If I Had Your Face "A modern-day Picture of Dorian Gray shot through a Cronenbergian lens, Ling Ling Huang's Natural Beauty has big things to say about art, society, and the obsessive pursuit of youth. Huang's writing is as austere as a flawless arpeggio, but there is great warmth in Huang's portrayal of her characters." -- Nick Cutter, author of The Troop , The Deep , and Little Heaven, "A propulsive, captivating read, Natural Beauty pulled me into its world like a fever dream. A prescient look at the dirty underbelly of society's beauty standards, it also carries a moving reminder that true beauty is often found in the very things we've been taught to abandon." --Constance Wu, star of Crazy Rich Asians and author of Making a Scene "A surreal, dreamlike thriller where art and darkness are woven together in unexpected ways. The main character is tortured and brilliant, and possesses immense appeal and heartbreak. The cinematic storytelling shows what happens when businesses trade on the most extreme levels of human desires. Gripping!" -- Frances Cha, author of If I Had Your Face, "Insidious Western standards, fears about bodily autonomy, and queer desire intersect as Huang's precise and subtle portrayal of the beauty industry builds to an explosive climax. Alternatingly poignant and deeply unsettling, this is an outstanding first outing for an immensely talented author." -- Publishers Weekly , *starred review* "Haunting and immersive . . . The novel seamlessly blends sci-fi, literary fiction, suspense, and body horror while also exploring the oppression of the beauty industry and the Chinese immigrant experience in America. The writing is lyrical even when plot events are profoundly tragic, and the protagonist's journey will captivate readers throughout. Highly recommended." -- Booklist , * starred review * "This is a darkly absurd and hilarious skewering of the luxury beauty industry, as well as a heart-wrenching story of a woman left alone in the world. It's definitely not one to miss." -- Buzzfeed , "30 Books Coming Out This Spring That You'll Love" "A propulsive, captivating read, Natural Beauty pulled me into its world like a fever dream. A prescient look at the dirty underbelly of society's beauty standards, it also carries a moving reminder that true beauty is often found in the very things we've been taught to abandon." --Constance Wu, star of Crazy Rich Asians and author of Making a Scene "Precise, unflinching, and utterly unforgettable, Natural Beauty is both a razor-sharp critique of the beauty industry and a startlingly tender story of family and sacrifice. This book will swallow you whole." -- Grace D. Li, New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief "A surreal, dreamlike thriller where art and darkness are woven together in unexpected ways. The main character is tortured and brilliant, and possesses immense appeal and heartbreak. The cinematic storytelling shows what happens when businesses trade on the most extreme levels of human desires. Gripping!" -- Frances Cha, author of If I Had Your Face "A modern-day Picture of Dorian Gray shot through a Cronenbergian lens, Ling Ling Huang's Natural Beauty has big things to say about art, society, and the obsessive pursuit of youth. Huang's writing is as austere as a flawless arpeggio, but there is great warmth in Huang's portrayal of her characters." -- Nick Cutter, author of The Troop , The Deep , and Little Heaven "Huang frets the 'fine line between beauty and ugliness, ripeness and rot' in this alluring tale of estrangement, body horror, and possibly a new genre, Dark Wellness--pierced through by a daughter's love for her immigrant parents. Ardent and unsettling." --Lisa Hsiao Chen, author of Activities of Daily Living "Eerie and entertaining, Natural Beauty intertwines a terrifying critique of the beauty industry with a poignant ode to the power of music and the devotion of immigrant families. Ling Ling Huang is a fearless storyteller, and this book is as luminous as it is thrilling." --Pik-Shuen Fung, author of Ghost Forest "Ling Ling Huang amplifies and expands the future of horror fiction with a book so riveting it is impossible to put down." --Rikki Ducornet, author of Phosphor in Dreamland, An April LibraryReads Pick One of Bustle 's "36 Best New Books Of Spring & Summer 2023" One of BookRiot' s "8 of the Best New Horror Books Coming Out April 2023" "This is a darkly absurd and hilarious skewering of the luxury beauty industry, as well as a heart-wrenching story of a woman left alone in the world. It's definitely not one to miss." -- Buzzfeed , "30 Books Coming Out This Spring That You'll Love" "A propulsive, captivating read, Natural Beauty pulled me into its world like a fever dream. A prescient look at the dirty underbelly of society's beauty standards, it also carries a moving reminder that true beauty is often found in the very things we've been taught to abandon." --Constance Wu, star of Crazy Rich Asians and author of Making a Scene "Insidious Western standards, fears about bodily autonomy, and queer desire intersect as Huang's precise and subtle portrayal of the beauty industry builds to an explosive climax. Alternatingly poignant and deeply unsettling, this is an outstanding first outing for an immensely talented author." -- Publishers Weekly , *starred review* "Haunting and immersive . . . The novel seamlessly blends sci-fi, literary fiction, suspense, and body horror while also exploring the oppression of the beauty industry and the Chinese immigrant experience in America. The writing is lyrical even when plot events are profoundly tragic, and the protagonist's journey will captivate readers throughout. Highly recommended." -- Booklist , * starred review * "Precise, unflinching, and utterly unforgettable, Natural Beauty is both a razor-sharp critique of the beauty industry and a startlingly tender story of family and sacrifice. This book will swallow you whole." -- Grace D. Li, New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief "A surreal, dreamlike thriller where art and darkness are woven together in unexpected ways. The main character is tortured and brilliant, and possesses immense appeal and heartbreak. The cinematic storytelling shows what happens when businesses trade on the most extreme levels of human desires. Gripping!" -- Frances Cha, author of If I Had Your Face "A modern-day Picture of Dorian Gray shot through a Cronenbergian lens, Ling Ling Huang's Natural Beauty has big things to say about art, society, and the obsessive pursuit of youth. Huang's writing is as austere as a flawless arpeggio, but there is great warmth in Huang's portrayal of her characters." -- Nick Cutter, author of The Troop , The Deep , and Little Heaven "Huang frets the 'fine line between beauty and ugliness, ripeness and rot' in this alluring tale of estrangement, body horror, and possibly a new genre, Dark Wellness--pierced through by a daughter's love for her immigrant parents. Ardent and unsettling." --Lisa Hsiao Chen, author of Activities of Daily Living "Eerie and entertaining, Natural Beauty intertwines a terrifying critique of the beauty industry with a poignant ode to the power of music and the devotion of immigrant families. Ling Ling Huang is a fearless storyteller, and this book is as luminous as it is thrilling." --Pik-Shuen Fung, author of Ghost Forest "Ling Ling Huang amplifies and expands the future of horror fiction with a book so riveting it is impossible to put down." --Rikki Ducornet, author of Phosphor in Dreamland
Dewey Decimal
813.6
Synopsis
Our narrator is the youngest student at the Conservatory. She produces a sound from the piano no one else does, employing a special technique she learned from her parents - also stunningly talented musicians - who fled China in the wake of the Cultural Revolution. But when an accident leaves her parents debilitated, she abandons her future as a pianist and accepts a job at a high-end beauty and wellness store in New York City. Holistik is known for its remarkable products and outrageous procedures: remoras that suck cheap Botox from the body, eyelash extensions made of spider silk, emotional support ducklings bred to imprint on their owners. Every product is ethically sourced and made with nothing but the highest quality ingredients. Our narrator's new job is a coveted one among New York's beauty-obsessed, and it affords her entry into a new world of privilege. She becomes transfixed by Helen - a model, and the niece of Holistik's charismatic owner - and the two strike up a close friendship that hazily veers into more. All the while, Holistik plies our narrator with products that slim her thighs, smooth her skin, lighten her hair, and change her eye color. But beneath these fancy creams and tinctures lies a terrible truth that threatens to consume her. After all, beauty is nothing without ugliness. NATURAL BEAUTY is a piercing, terrifying, and darkly funny debut that eviscerates the beauty and wellness industry, exploring questions of consumerism, self-worth, race, and identity. This propulsive novel takes a world that feels familiar and pushes it to a conclusion that at first might seem jarring, but when we inch closer, settles on us as truth., Winner of the Lambda Literary Award in Bisexual Fiction Longlisted for the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel Sly, surprising, and razor-sharp, Natural Beauty follows a young musician into an elite, beauty-obsessed world where perfection comes at a staggering cost. Our narrator produces a sound from the piano no one else at the Conservatory can. She employs a technique she learned from her parents--also talented musicians--who fled China in the wake of the Cultural Revolution. But when an accident leaves her parents debilitated, she abandons her future for a job at a high-end beauty and wellness store in New York City. Holistik is known for its remarkable products and procedures--from remoras that suck out cheap Botox to eyelash extensions made of spider silk--and her new job affords her entry into a world of privilege and gives her a long-awaited sense of belonging. She becomes transfixed by Helen, the niece of Holistik's charismatic owner, and the two strike up a friendship that hazily veers into more. All the while, our narrator is plied with products that slim her thighs, smooth her skin, and lighten her hair. But beneath these creams and tinctures lies something sinister. A piercing, darkly funny debut, Natural Beauty explores questions of consumerism, self-worth, race, and identity--and leaves readers with a shocking and unsettling truth.
LC Classification Number
PS3608.U22483N38
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- o***e (850)- Bewertung vom Käufer.Letzte 6 MonateBestätigter KaufExceptional experience, start to finish!!! Excellent communication, shipping care was above & beyond, the "pre-owned" described item's condition is MINT-- including all of the original tags and packaging! There is literally zero evidence these boots have ever actuallly been worn!! Cannot thank you enough for such a pleasant, rewarding transaction & such awesome value!! Many, many thanks & kindest regards!!IOB Hunter Womens Rain Boots Original Starcloud WFT2000RGT Tall Blue Size 6 (Nr. 167533766674)
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