A review by simonlorden
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

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

4.0

A sensational book where nobody comes out looking good. June is a thief, Athena is also questionable, the twitter mob is technically right about the plagium but any valid claim gets lost in the shitstorm, etc. The twitter drama in particular was painfully realistic. Like, there are good claims about racism being made, but they are also exaggerated to the maximum. At the same time, the parts what June and later the filmmakers wanted to change about Athena's manuscript are very telling.

And June is somehow amazing at digging the hole even deeper throughout the whole thing, it's almost impressive.