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A review by mellowreading
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
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
5.0
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
Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia, Cultural appropriation, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and War