A review by alexisgarcia
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
hmm this is not exactly what i was expecting. the situation and characters really felt like caricatures, which i assume (because Kuang is such a phenomenal writer) was done on purpose but i think it was a little too much so. i think that just isn’t my style but the underlying themes were importantÂ
Graphic: Death, Racism, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Cultural appropriation, Cursing, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Emotional abuse, Grief, Sexual assault, and Toxic friendship