A review by calmk
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

challenging emotional funny reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Im usually not a fan of this style of writing (I don't like first person narration, and satire is often lost on me) and I abhorred the main character. Every second was unstoppable, frustrating, scathing agony. In other words, it was a wonderful book, original and irreplaceable. Kuang, I don't know how you pull it off again and again in so many genres.