A review by kamrynharned
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

challenging dark sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I don’t feel like I walked away from this book with anything positive to say about it, but I also didn’t hate it while I was listening to it. An intriguing look into the publishing industry & a brutal train wreck that you can’t look away from. Incredibly unlikable characters all around, and while there were some interesting reveals, there was no redemption whatsoever. The writing was very informal and crass at times, and I never really enjoy a book largely set in or around social media.  It was a very unique premise, but definitely fell flat for me. Nothing like a book all about someone in the depths of delusional self-obsessed grandiose despair. Even the background we learned about the main character didn’t make me sympathize with her.