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A review by jay_0
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
When I was reading the book I thought I was enjoying it. However, when it ended all I could think was ‘what did I just read?’
The whole book was about plagiarism and an author who felt guilt, success, deserving, anxious, fearful and basically every emotion after doing what she did. However, the story hardly went anywhere and I don’t know if I liked the book or want to like the book.
Additionally, I don’t know if I completely dislike the main character or not, all I know is that she was having a hard time and to be honest just needed therapy.
This book was agitating to say the least.
But all that being said, I did understand this book highlights the struggles within the publishing industry especially for those within the ethnic minorities and how the publishing industry can be toxic and hard to navigate and Kaung did show this pretty well by using an extremely unlikely situation.
The whole book was about plagiarism and an author who felt guilt, success, deserving, anxious, fearful and basically every emotion after doing what she did. However, the story hardly went anywhere and I don’t know if I liked the book or want to like the book.
Additionally, I don’t know if I completely dislike the main character or not, all I know is that she was having a hard time and to be honest just needed therapy.
This book was agitating to say the least.
But all that being said, I did understand this book highlights the struggles within the publishing industry especially for those within the ethnic minorities and how the publishing industry can be toxic and hard to navigate and Kaung did show this pretty well by using an extremely unlikely situation.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death