A review by setauuta
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

challenging emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I am shocked by how much I liked this book, considering how utterly unlikable the protagonist is. It was actually eye-opening in terms of showing how easy it is to slide into dominant-culture-focused thinking about minority-culture content, and how some prejudice is lurking just below the surface.
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