Yellowface: A Novel by R.F. Kuang

Yellowface: A Novel

R.F. Kuang

323 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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Moods

dark 72%
tense 64%
challenging 44%
reflective 40%
funny 31%
mysterious 27%
emotional 25%
informative 17%
sad 6%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 35%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 21% | 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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