A review by t_rex_
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

challenging dark inspiring reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

R.F. Kuang really knows how to write! This book was complex and interesting although sometimes hard to read. You have to concentrate quite hard in certain areas but it is very good and worth the strain (if you can call it that). She delves deep into important issues we face in modern publishing such as racism and forced diversity which is very important to educate people on, especially people who don't have these experiences! It healthy to read about as well as entertaining and it didn't get repetitive or boring which I can sometimes find with certain authors who don't recognise how forced and recycled it sounds. As a white person myself, I feel it is very important to educate myself on these issues, and R.F. Kuang helped me on my journey. The characters (especially June) are funky and obsessive and challenging which makes it all the more fun to read as its slightly harder to connect with the characters because they have done questionable things, and I love it!! Just a truly fascinating book that I shall not forget easily :)
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