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A review by neurodivergentbookshit
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
this one was hard to read, but in a good way. kuang managed to portray issues like cultural appropriation, yellowfacing, „cancel culture“, victim blaming, and so much more in a way that didn‘t feel forced for the most part, but very realistically. the ending really completed and perfected it all. i cried and i laughed and i gasped. it was a lot, but i really enjoyed it because it was so spot on
Graphic: Racism, Sexual violence, Racial slurs, and Death
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Gaslighting