Reviews tagging 'Slavery'

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

13 reviews

hannahcstocks's review against another edition

challenging dark funny tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Death, Racism, and Cultural appropriation

Moderate: Stalking, Xenophobia, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Hate crime, Slavery, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Islamophobia, Colonisation, and Violence

bitesizedbeet's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.75

What a wild ride! I could feel June’s frenetic energy jumping off the page. 

I knocked it down a quarter of a star because June’s micro-aggressions were a bit too on the nose sometimes, but maybe that was intentional. 

Kuang gives you a lot to think about regarding self-worth, the nuance of morality, and how what we may see as true can be viewed differently by others. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, Cultural appropriation, Grief, Bullying, Classism, Death, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Slavery

Minor: Alcohol

heatherjchin's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny reflective tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Death, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Sexual assault

Minor: Slavery, Xenophobia, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Sexual harassment, and Suicidal thoughts