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A review by magicalghoul
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I enjoy when media engages in talking about the industry in which it is produced (movies about movie making, books about book publishing, etc) and this is one of those, with the added angle of racism in the industry and the moral debacle of exploiting others and ourselves for The Spectacle ™️
I couldn't stop listening until I had finished. June and and Athena re such nuanced characters, it really speaks to the merit of the Kuang that it was enjoyable to read about them despite disliking them.
Also the turn into horror at the end was very fun, kinda wish there was more of that. I was expecting something else, so the ending Did feel out of the left field for me but not enough to sour the entire thing. Great read!
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Death of parent