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dilemmah 's review for:
Yellowface
by R.F. Kuang
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I want to use the word 'interesting', but as Juni criticised, it's a bit of a lame and lazy word to use. However, it really was interesting, I've never read a book with such a premise. It was so complex, and you end up questioning who really is in the wrong? Though it was funny and silly, it was also really serious at points which I enjoyed. It really reflected reality, but also highlighted points about diversity in the literay world. It made me think, and that's what I think is a marker of a really good book. I ended up feeling sympathy for all the characters in ways. Overall, this novel can be read as a light satire, but it also has a lot of deeper themes, and it dances between both elegantly. I loved the plot completely, it was so fascinating! Athena's death, then Juni stealing her work was exciting, then all of the stuff that happened afterwards was so perfectly done in such an exciting way.
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Suicide