A review by st0bbit
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

raised a lot of interesting questions about literature (and art in general), and who’s ever “qualified” to write it. this book doesn’t offer resolutions, neither does it end on a satisfying note. but that feels pretty true to how scandals come and go online, and serves as an interesting jumping off point for discourse. i was tearing through this