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Yellowface
by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Certifiably diabolical. This book made me feel sick from cover to cover in a way that challenged my biases and perceptions. Written from the perspective of a white woman, this novel examines race, gender, and ethic dynamics from many angles. I learned a lot about myself and my discomfort in confronting racial bias and white privilege while reading this book and am grateful for the opportunity to grow.
I appreciated the use of an unreliable narrator and the first person perspective to drive home the complexities of this story. Beautifully, brutally, bluntly written.
I appreciated the use of an unreliable narrator and the first person perspective to drive home the complexities of this story. Beautifully, brutally, bluntly written.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Xenophobia, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Classism
Minor: Bullying, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Medical trauma