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As ever, Melvin Burgess makes readers think. Sara signs up for a face transplant but is it her who wants it or, is she being pushed into doing it against her will by the scarred pop-star who wants her face? Glamour and fame are not always what they seem. 31 Jan 2008
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Sara's Face by Melvin Burgess
Sara Carter wants to be famous. Fame is her obsession. So when legendary rock star Jonathon Heat offers her star training and the cosmetic surgery she thinks she wants, Sara can't believe her dream will come true. But Jonathon Heat doesn't want Sara's talent. Jonathon Heat wants Sara's face. Melvin Burgess is on top form with this chilling, original and topical psychological thriller.
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'Genuinely chilling ... a smart satire for our image-obsessed culture' The Telegraph
'Thrilling ... it stays with you' Guardian
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Paperback
Author
Melvin Burgess
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Publisher
Puffin
Publication date
31st January 2008
ISBN
9780141316321
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