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A review by mads_jpg
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Joker for authors.
Nah but for real, this was a great read and helped get me out of my reading slump. The commentary on the publishing industry and 'cancel culture' and cultur l appropriation was super interesting. My only issue was that the ending felt a bit rushed/cliche. I also found that pretty much every character was unlikable in some way, I'm sure this was to add nuance and show that there's 'bad people on both sides' but it just frustrated me.
Nah but for real, this was a great read and helped get me out of my reading slump. The commentary on the publishing industry and 'cancel culture' and cultur l appropriation was super interesting. My only issue was that the ending felt a bit rushed/cliche. I also found that pretty much every character was unlikable in some way, I'm sure this was to add nuance and show that there's 'bad people on both sides' but it just frustrated me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, and War