A review by amaya_jam
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

emotional funny reflective 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

I'm not sure what to rate this. I got this book early and as a signed copy by R. F. Kuang. I guess hearing her speak about it, along with all the glowing reviews I've heard over the past year, gave me high expectations. 

I should mention that this is the first book I've read by her so I'm going completely based on the hype.

Ultimately it didn't meet my expectations. The commentary felt simplistic, repetitive, and obvious. But I also just couldn't put it down. Though the topics are quite serious, the language was a nice break from my usual classics reading. I'm giving it four stars for now since I can't deny that I enjoyed my reading experience. It was just fun and that's just what I needed at the moment.
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