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A review by joanna_banana
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is a juicy page-turner! The commentary on racism and cultural appropriation is a must-read. Reminded me a bit of The Other Black Girl - a thriller set in the publishing industry with racism and in that case cultural assimilation as its central theme - but Yellowface is entirely its own. The ending was excellent, unpredictable, and I loved the first person voice, very effective for this story that feels so real it’s hard to remember you’re reading a novel and not Juniper’s tell-all memoir.
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Cultural appropriation
Moderate: Sexism, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Blood and Abortion