Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

Yellowface

R.F. Kuang

336 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction literary challenging dark tense fast-paced

Description

What’s the harm in a pseudonym? Bestselling sensation Juniper Song is not who she says she is, she didn’t write the book she claims she wrote, and she is most certainly not Asian American—in this chilling and hilariously cutting novel from the #1 ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 380 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
tense 66%
challenging 48%
reflective 40%
funny 32%
mysterious 28%
emotional 25%
informative 19%
sad 6%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 41%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

4.27

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