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A review by chrsfrsr
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
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
4.0
I've never hated a protagonist so much, and I think that's the point?
I'm left with more questions than answers after finishing this story. Am I supposed to be happy for June? Sad for her? Kuang inflicted a level of empathy for her, that's certain, but at the end of the day June is a culture vulture and a thief. Watching her spiral and all the microaggressions her and everyone around her kept throwing out...I don't feel badly for her.
There were many points I felt icky being in her POV, but it was written SO phenomenally well that I couldn't put it down once I really started it. This was my first time reading R.F. Kuang, and lemme just tell you...the hype is warranted!
I'm left with more questions than answers after finishing this story. Am I supposed to be happy for June? Sad for her? Kuang inflicted a level of empathy for her, that's certain, but at the end of the day June is a culture vulture and a thief. Watching her spiral and all the microaggressions her and everyone around her kept throwing out...I don't feel badly for her.
There were many points I felt icky being in her POV, but it was written SO phenomenally well that I couldn't put it down once I really started it. This was my first time reading R.F. Kuang, and lemme just tell you...the hype is warranted!