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A review by hevlav
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“I just came here to say, June Hayward is a bitch”
R. F. Kuang has my whole heart.
The execution of this book is phenomenal - never have I so instantly hated a main character, and for good reason. June Hayward’s opposition to growth, ignorance of nuance, and overall bad-person-hood had my stomach in knots from start to finish. The exploration of her whiteness (and often, June’s perception of it as a curse) is done so effectively, it’s hard to believe you’re not just chatting with the “woke” liberal white woman next door.
Such an amazing and timely piece.
R. F. Kuang has my whole heart.
The execution of this book is phenomenal - never have I so instantly hated a main character, and for good reason. June Hayward’s opposition to growth, ignorance of nuance, and overall bad-person-hood had my stomach in knots from start to finish. The exploration of her whiteness (and often, June’s perception of it as a curse) is done so effectively, it’s hard to believe you’re not just chatting with the “woke” liberal white woman next door.
Such an amazing and timely piece.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Rape, and Sexual assault
Minor: Racial slurs