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Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

195 reviews

em_of_swags's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

pretty much all the characters were insufferable but I'm digging it

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism, Gaslighting, Rape, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Alcohol, Violence, and Stalking

xgabrielle_hx's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia, Violence, Mental illness, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Cultural appropriation, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, Death, Stalking, Toxic friendship, and Medical content

Moderate: Blood, Sexual assault, Body shaming, Death of parent, and Islamophobia

linneak's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Bullying, Racism, Toxic friendship, and Death

Moderate: Cultural appropriation, Alcohol, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Cursing, Grief, Rape, Stalking, Violence, and War

Minor: Death of parent, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Xenophobia

natalienicholas's review against another edition

dark funny 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

4.25

Yellowface was so cunning and smart.  Wow did I fly through this book even while loathing the main character. Really smart meta-narrative and actually SCARY!!! Mustve been insanely cathartic to write. Go R. F. Kuang!!!!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Racism

Moderate: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence

redvelveting's review against another edition

dark emotional funny reflective tense fast-paced

4.5

Yellowface is a thought-provoking social commentary while being wildly entertaining. The perspective is absurd but does well to make Kuang’s points on racism, privilege, tokenization, and social media. And honestly speaking, it’s been a while since I’ve read a book this fast. The sheer audacity in this book is nuts but honestly it unfortunately isn’t that far-fetched and I think that’s part of what makes this such a well-written satire.

And to be clear, both June and Athena are terrible people in their own ways, which I believe ti be intentional :)))

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Bullying, Rape, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Violence, and Sexual violence

Minor: Toxic relationship, Vomit, War, Racial slurs, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Stalking, and Suicide attempt

jcshells's review against another edition

dark emotional lighthearted tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism, Death, Grief, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Rape, Gaslighting, Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic friendship, Violence, Stalking, Injury/Injury detail, Cultural appropriation, and Bullying

sophsh's review against another edition

tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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

Moderate: Cultural appropriation, Death, and Racism

Minor: Violence and Suicidal thoughts

sarahrob's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective 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

5.0

This book was mesmerizing. I couldn’t look away. It was an absolutely wild ride. At the start this books seems to be a satirical, albeit cutting look into authorship, racism and the publishing industry at large. However, as it progresses the author investigates both female rivalry and its impact on feminism in addition to a look into isolation and mental health. 

I found some of the twitter-verse bits to be a bit tedious, but I think it was purposefully done and helped readers be able to better understand June, even while disagreeing with her and her choices. It helps build the manic energy that carries that back half of the novel. 

 June is both unreliable and unlikable as a narrator, which at times made this hard to read, because she was just so frustrating, however, I think it speaks to the author’s talent. That she is able to keep readers turning pages despite not being able to stand the main character. Just when I thought I couldn’t read any more because I just wasn’t able to stand June and her privileged and entitled attitude, Kuang takes the book in an entirely new direction to recapture the excitement. The last 70 pages were enthralling and I couldn’t stop reading. 

I found the ending very satisfying, despite other’s criticism… I honestly couldn’t see this story playing out any other way. June is in fact completely blinded by her perception of reality and I don’t think she would ever really change. 

Five stars from me because I liked that this book was both thought-provoking with discussion on weighty topics in a unique way, but also thrilling and dark in the end. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Cultural appropriation

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, War, Rape, and Violence

amaranth_wytch's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Bullying, Cultural appropriation, and Death

Moderate: Stalking, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Misogyny, and Mental illness

Minor: Death of parent, Violence, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Toxic friendship, Islamophobia, Toxic relationship, Classism, Emotional abuse, Rape, Gaslighting, and Racial slurs

cinzia_2509's review against another edition

challenging lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence and Racism

Minor: Suicidal thoughts