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A review by nnisharajesh
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
dark
informative
sad
slow-paced
- 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
3.75
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
This is my first time reading R.F. Kuang's book and this is something new for me. While I usually read for fun, this book is sophisticatedly written, I learned a lot about the publishing process, the book/movie process, and more.
This book is about a white woman who stole a manuscript of an unpublish book from her dead friend, a Chinese woman who had a very successful career as an author.
I love how R.F. Kuang portrayed June, how she seems so clueless about whatever she thinks and said about other races. (page 49) Most characters in this book are just naturally annoying and so untouched by reality.
Though, there are some parts where we can also see how Athena is when she's still alive. It's so heartbreaking when a story that June shared with Athena turns out to be used as a fictional story, without Athena asking for permission or even acknowledging it to June.
These are just stories that we maybe had experienced in real life. I know I did, and I can relate to certain things being said to the Asian characters in this book.
This is my first time reading R.F. Kuang's book and this is something new for me. While I usually read for fun, this book is sophisticatedly written, I learned a lot about the publishing process, the book/movie process, and more.
This book is about a white woman who stole a manuscript of an unpublish book from her dead friend, a Chinese woman who had a very successful career as an author.
I love how R.F. Kuang portrayed June, how she seems so clueless about whatever she thinks and said about other races. (page 49) Most characters in this book are just naturally annoying and so untouched by reality.
Though, there are some parts where we can also see how Athena is when she's still alive. It's so heartbreaking when a story that June shared with Athena turns out to be used as a fictional story, without Athena asking for permission or even acknowledging it to June.
These are just stories that we maybe had experienced in real life. I know I did, and I can relate to certain things being said to the Asian characters in this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, War, Sexual harassment, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Self harm