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A review by threeundertwopnw
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
dark
funny
tense
medium-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
4.0
The ending was a bit disappointing. Reading this book gave me anxiety in the same way The Talented Mr Ripley did. A hilarious and sad satire of the publishing industry and the brutality of social media. The main character is simply the worst.
Graphic: Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Racial slurs, Cultural appropriation, Sexual assault, Racism, Rape, Gaslighting, Eating disorder, Death, Medical trauma, and Panic attacks/disorders