A review by rionstorm
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

What a cartoonishly evil protagonist wow. I really enjoyed the melodrama of the narration. The sociopolitical points the author was trying to make were a bit laboured at times and were a touch repetitive, but she also wasn't wrong. Also, I usually find it cringey when social media is heavily referenced in novels, but the author integrated it in a way that felt natural and in place. Listened to this via audiobook and could not stop listening. 
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