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A review by asophiet
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Such a well written book that had me squirming and uncomfortable with how I felt about the characters, situation, context and choices. Was it an easy feel good read? Not at all. Was it meant to be? Not at all, and that’s why it was so good.
Not a full 5* in my opinion because it started to drag a little with repetitiveness towards the end, and
*not a spoiler but if you don’t want to go into the ending with possible preconceived notions stop here*
the direction the penultimate chapter goes in felt oddly out of place and served cliché soap opera vibes that didn’t feel like it matched the caliber of the rest of narrative.
It was, overall though, a memorable read that I think will stick with me for a long time to come.
Not a full 5* in my opinion because it started to drag a little with repetitiveness towards the end, and
*not a spoiler but if you don’t want to go into the ending with possible preconceived notions stop here*
the direction the penultimate chapter goes in felt oddly out of place and served cliché soap opera vibes that didn’t feel like it matched the caliber of the rest of narrative.
It was, overall though, a memorable read that I think will stick with me for a long time to come.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, and Cultural appropriation
Moderate: Cursing, Racial slurs, Rape, and Colonisation
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail