Facetaker
No. of pages 196
Published: 2000
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"Facetaker" by Philip Gross is a thought-provoking exploration of identity and memory. The story unfolds through the eyes of the protagonist, who grapples with the complexities of selfhood in a world of masked faces and shifting realities. As the narrative delves into the significance of masks—both literal and metaphorical—it uncovers the deep-seated fears and desires that drive human connections. Through lyrical prose and vivid imagery, Gross weaves a tale that invites readers to question the nature of their own identities and the façades they wear in their daily lives. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Point Horror, Point Horror Unleashed .
There are 196 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2000 by Pollinger in Print .
Philip Gross has been shortlisted for Whitbread Poetry Award. He has also written Going for Stone and Marginaliens by OUP.
