A review by maddybick
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

dark emotional reflective tense medium-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

4.0

Extremely well written book. Feels like something between a stream of consciousness and a continuous journal entry. Main character makes the book painful to read, she’s just truly insufferable, but it’s clear that’s the point of the book. The epitome of an oblivious white woman. Fascinating insights about social media

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief

Moderate: Bullying, Mental illness, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Cultural appropriation, Toxic friendship, Alcohol

Minor: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Death of parent, Gaslighting