A review by laine_vermolen
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

dark tense

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The way the it was written made me nervous and stressed for the main character. There were tense moments where i couldn't put the book down combined parts where I was getting annoyed with the character and had to take a break.

The protagonist is a deeply unlikable character, whose self-centeredness and plagiarism make her hard to root for. Yet, the narrative is told entirely from her perspective, forcing readers to endure her fears and anxieties. It's a frustrating experience to be complicit in the mind of such a morally bankrupt individual.

 

The book covers a lot of relevant and interesting topics.