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Description

She's a fashion model who has everything: a boyfriend, a career, a loyal best friend. But when a sudden freeway "accident" leaves her disfigured and incapable of speech, she is transformed from the beautiful center of attention to an invisible monster, so hideous that no one will acknowledge... read more

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Cast of Characters/Important People

  • Shannon McFarland: Former fashion model, narrator. The narrator goes by many different names.
  • Brandy Alexander: A transsexual Shannon meets during her stay in the hospital who is only one operation away from becoming a woman. Brandy Alexander, Queen Supreme encourages Shannon to hide her disfigurement and attempt to live a new lifestyle.
  • Evelyn "Evie" Cottrell: Shannon's former best friend.
  • Manus Kelley: Shannon's ex-fiancĂ©, police officer.
  • The Rhea Sisters: Three drag queens who are paying for The Queen Supreme's sex change operation.

Memorable Quotes

  • “When did the future switch from being a promise to being a threat?”
  • “The one you love and the one who loves you are never, ever the same person.”

First Sentence

Where you're supposed to be is some big West Hills wedding reception in a big manor house with flower arrangements and stuffed mushrooms all over the house.

Authors & Contributors

  1. Chuck Palahniuk (Author)
 

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