A review by jenna36
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I had heard that this book had mixed reviews, but I was absolutely riveted. It was so profoundly disturbing to be inside this person's head, but even more disturbing that I found myself believing that this was a person who could (and probably does) actually exist. R.F. Kuang's writing always hits for me, and this book is no exception. She is a diabolically brilliant author, especially when crafting the main character in this novel. Being in the villain's head and seeing all of her excuses and explanations was fascinating. 

Funnily enough, I also saw the seeds of Kuang's recent novel Babel in this book, and I feel like a lot of the themes found in this book recur there in a different way. 
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