A review by _chrstnlvly
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

funny mysterious reflective medium-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

3.0

 Yellowface is my first R.F. Kuang novel. I already own The Poppy War and Babel, but this was the first book I read due to one of my Fable book clubs.

Yellowface was funny. Not laugh out loud funny, but enough to make me chuckle (believe me when I say it's hard to make me laugh). I liked most parts of this book, but around the middle, I got a bit bored. I'm glad I was reading a physical copy of this book while listening to the audiobook. If I was only reading a physical copy, I might not have finished it yet. 

June is one of the best unreliable narrators I read. It amazes me how out of touch with reality June is. Kuang is not scared to write uncomfortable books to prove a point. It helps us become aware of ourselves. 

If you find yourself agreeing with how June thinks, well…… it might be a time to self-reflect. 
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