A review by rachelshubin
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Couldn’t put this book down, I could’ve read it in one sitting. 5 stars for the unreliable narrator trope with unlikeable main characters. I had to know how it ended. Oh and the low ratings accusing R.F. Kuang of exactly what she’s pointing out in her book is the cherry on top.
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Racism, Suicide, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Grief, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Rape, Cultural appropriation, Colonisation, Death, and Sexual assault