A review by kbifolck
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

This book made me so uncomfortable and I appreciate that the author wanted readers to feel that way. Between all the social media and general media vitriol mixed with June's lack of awareness or real thought put into her actions, I was seriously stressed out reading this! I can't articulate it but something was missing for me and I couldn't get totally into this...maybe some more depth to Athena or June. Some areas of their friendship were fleshed out later and I loved that but it was late and even then I wanted more depth there. 
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