Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

Yellowface

R.F. Kuang

319 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging dark tense fast-paced

Description

What’s the harm in a pseudonym? Bestselling sensation Juniper Song is not who she says she is, she didn’t write the book she claims she wrote, and she is most certainly not Asian American—in this chilling and hilariously cutting novel from the #1 ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,945 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
tense 64%
challenging 44%
reflective 41%
funny 31%
mysterious 27%
emotional 25%
informative 17%
sad 6%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 35%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

4.37

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