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A review by katrod
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was so gloriously fucked up. It was horrifying, and yet I couldn’t look away. I was so close to putting it down once I realized that Juniper was going to steal Athena’s manuscript because I knew I was going to have such bad anxiety and be cringing the whole book, but I’m so glad I continued.
I was so utterly repulsed by the protagonist actions throughout the book, and yet there were certain times I found myself rooting for her not to be caught and in turn, questioning my own morality. The hype about this book is true. It’s smart, makes you uncomfortable in the best way, and is compulsively readable.
There is no question that Kuang is a brilliant writer, and her razor sharp, satirical commentary on racism and the publishing world is a must read.
I was so utterly repulsed by the protagonist actions throughout the book, and yet there were certain times I found myself rooting for her not to be caught and in turn, questioning my own morality. The hype about this book is true. It’s smart, makes you uncomfortable in the best way, and is compulsively readable.
There is no question that Kuang is a brilliant writer, and her razor sharp, satirical commentary on racism and the publishing world is a must read.