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A review by emmariana97
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
(I read this as an ARC) umm all I'm gonna say is Kuang is clearly familiar with the mind of the self-victimizing white author. She captures that mindset so perfectly: while still humanizing that main character, she also provides us with all the self-rationalization it takes to steal from the marginalized and still think you're the one suffering for it. Rebecca is insane for this one and she is incapable of writing a bad book
Graphic: Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, and Racism
Moderate: Sexual assault, Classism, Death of parent, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Violence, and Rape