mellowreading 's review for:

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

5.0

challenging informative mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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So compulsively, delectably readable. I read it in one sitting, something I haven’t done for a long time. Somehow the story was both straightforward and easy to follow, simple on the surface, but with so much nuance and small blink-and-you’ll-miss-it commentary underneath. So so so smart, RF Kuang you will always be famous. I may add more thoughts later but I need to go to Sleep  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia, Cultural appropriation, Toxic friendship

Minor: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , War