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The novel explores the harrowing journey of Helio Cara, a brilliant Brazilian man who, after a tragic accident, loses his face and identity. Following the news of his mother's illness, Helio's life spirals as he loses his job, lover, and friends, ultimately retreating to live as an outcast. Pineda vividly captures his struggle and decision to perform self-surgery to reconstruct his face, serving as a profound metaphor for identity. This expanded edition includes a foreword by J. M. Coetzee and a new interview with the author, highlighting its enduring significance in literature.
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Face, Cecile Pineda
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- Face
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Cecile Pineda
- Publisher
- Wings Press
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 186
- ISBN13
- 9781609403454
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The novel explores the harrowing journey of Helio Cara, a brilliant Brazilian man who, after a tragic accident, loses his face and identity. Following the news of his mother's illness, Helio's life spirals as he loses his job, lover, and friends, ultimately retreating to live as an outcast. Pineda vividly captures his struggle and decision to perform self-surgery to reconstruct his face, serving as a profound metaphor for identity. This expanded edition includes a foreword by J. M. Coetzee and a new interview with the author, highlighting its enduring significance in literature.