Reviews tagging 'Suicidal thoughts'

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

727 reviews

lostgwennel's review

funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Listened to this for free on spotify (it’s one of those audiobooks that’s included in premium) and I almost stopped in chapter one because the narrator’s attempt at an english accent was so bad. The story was gripping and a fun satire, but it left me feeling bitter and negative, and I couldn’t tell whether it was the writing, the main character or the VA who I was finding annoying. I wanna perservere and try reading another R.F. Kuang because I have a feeling the format ruined it for me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis and Suicidal thoughts

katara42's review

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Death

Minor: Death of parent and Suicidal thoughts

treasureinbooks's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Racism

readingonthefly's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I needed a Y title for my alphabet challenge, and someone suggested Yellowface. All I knew was this author also wrote Babel and I was very intimidated. I checked it out from Libby and thought if I didn’t like it I could return and find another Y title. 

I went in blind and WOW, I was so surprised that I really liked this! A very unlikeable main character and I just ate it up. It also takes place where I live! I loved the mention of the exorcist stairs, as I actually went there as a kid. 

It was a quick audio I really enjoyed, and happy to check off another letter! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Racism

Moderate: Blood

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

khaben31's review against another edition

dark informative tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Cultural appropriation, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Racism

Minor: Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts

kmsander4's review

dark emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I went into this one not knowing a damn thing about it and found myself flying through the pages.

One thing I will say for the detractors is it is VERY meta. Lots of talk of twitter and goodreads, pop culture references sprinkled throughout. So if that takes you out of a story, then this one may not be for you.

But truthfully, I found it to be a dark, witty story that highlights some of the most negative aspects of the publishing industry. If you ask me, I'd say it was definitely worth the hype it received!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Death

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

caoimhemia's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Cultural appropriation, and Racism

Moderate: Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual assault

stacyaj's review

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, Cultural appropriation, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

letterpress's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny lighthearted tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I hope R.F. Kuang had as much fun writing this as I did reading this! 

R. F. Kuang is a master of language. This book had everything I love about a very fast paced read. She hooked me from the very beginning with the death of Athena and I was here for the thrilling ride of June Hayward. The ending even keeps you guessing. She has a way with toying with perceptions that is just delightful. 

I am not so slowly making my way through her catalogue and I have not been dissatisfied yet. This a refreshing way to take on the racial challenges within the publishing industry. 

Any book that I can’t put down in three days deserves nothing less than 5 stars! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Cultural appropriation, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, and Gaslighting

Minor: Cursing and Rape

acresofclams's review

challenging dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Racism, and Cultural appropriation

Moderate: Sexual assault

Minor: Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, War, and Suicide