If you loved the Barbie movie, you'll adore this.

The Sun

<i>The Handmaid's Tale</i> for the Insta generation.

The Times, Book of the Week

A furious, fast-paced feminist commentary on a "post-equality" world, ideal for fans of Louise O'Neill and Laura Bates.

The Guardian

Se alle

Razor-sharp and compelling, [You Could Be So Pretty] is essential reading for every teenage girl.

The Observer

YA author Bourne's much-anticipated dystopian read is a searing exploration of beauty and its meaning for women and girls. Don't miss it.

Stylist

In a style reminiscent of Orwell's 1984, this brilliant, timely, scary novel explores The Doctrine - the pressure on young girls to conform to high-maintenance beauty norms and the porn-fuelled patriarchy that supports it. Sound familiar?

Daily Mail

Gripping and smart

Woman's Own

[A] smart, timely story.

The Times, Book of the Week

Such a wild, gripping, smart, delicious read! I love it with all my readerly heart!

Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places

Holly Bourne is a vital feminist voice of our generation - a voice resolved to break the dangerous silences around sexism. Her writing peels the varnish off patriarchy, celebrates the power of female solidarity and friendship, and bears witness to both the pain and the joy of being a woman in the modern world.

Samantha Shannon, author of The Bone Season

Holly's novel is brilliant and frightening. If you know a teenage girl, pre-order this for her as the best gift she'll receive this year.

Sarah Crossan, author of One

I devoured this - so compelling and with such a powerful message. Bravo Holly Bourne!

Katherine Webber, co-author of Twin Crowns

"If you loved the Barbie movie, you'll adore this." THE SUN"The Handmaid's Tale for the Insta generation." THE TIMES"Razor-sharp and compelling, it is essential reading for every teenage girl." THE OBSERVER"Holly Bourne is truly a one-in-a-million author." DAILY MIRROR"A searing exploration of beauty and its meaning for women and girls. Don't miss it." STYLIST"Ideal for fans of Louise O'Neill and Laura Bates." THE GUARDIANLIMITED EDITION FIRST PRINTING FEATURING EXCLUSIVE CUT-OUT DOUBLE COVER available while stocks lastBEAUTY COMES AT A PRICE. AND GIRLS MUST PAY.In Belle and Joni's world there are two options for girls:One, follow the rules of the Doctrine like Belle: apply your Mask, work hard to be crowned at the Ceremony, be a Pretty.Or two, fight the rules like Joni: leave your face bare, work hard to escape to the Education, be an Objectionable.But maybe there is a third option...Change the rules. Reclaim your power. If you can...What would you choose?Uglies meets The Handmaid's Tale for the new YA generation in this mind-blowing novel from bestselling queen of YA Holly Bourne.Content warning - this novel deals with issues that some readers may find upsetting, including references to pornography and sexual assault.
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If you loved the Barbie movie, you'll adore this.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781474966832
Publisert
2023-09-28
Utgiver
Vendor
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Vekt
335 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
130 mm
Dybde
25 mm
Aldersnivå
J, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet

Forfatter

Biographical note

Holly Bourne is a bestselling and critically acclaimed author. Inspired by her work with young people, and her own experiences of everyday sexism, Holly is a passionate mental health advocate and proud feminist.