Reviews tagging 'Drug abuse'

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

3 reviews

danieladas8's review against another edition

dark emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I was so annoyed and disgusted with the main character that more than once I wanted to punch her or through the book across the room, and for that I know I love the story and its characters. 

They are so well constructed, they’re raw, emotional, flawed and even when you hate them, you get them and pity them.

The story in itself is so unique and well thought out, I’m glad I had the chance to cleansed my reader palette with something so different. Its writing is messy, confusing and at the same time well paced and transparent. It’s a reflection of its protagonist complexities and state of mind. Which, I believe, also showcases, and I’m not sure how accurately, the mischievous and derogating publishing industry and world we live in. 

Thank you, R. Kuang, for such an interesting and exciting narrative. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Colonisation, Xenophobia, Bullying, Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death

Moderate: Drug abuse, Toxic friendship, Rape, and War

Minor: Suicide, Dementia, Sexual violence, and Self harm

melanieripple's review against another edition

challenging funny reflective medium-paced

• 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, Bullying, Cultural appropriation, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Rape

Minor: Drug abuse and Suicide

jakepasseri's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad 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

Graphic: Grief, Sexism, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Toxic friendship, Racism, and Misogyny

Moderate: Violence, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Stalking, Hate crime, and Abandonment

Minor: Genocide, Sexual assault, Rape, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Colonisation