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Review: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

A Miniature Poodle and a Golden Doodle are lying on a bed with a softcover book against the Doodle. The book is Yellowface by K. F. KUANG.


YellowfaceYELLOWFACE by R.F. Kuang offers a timely exploration of the complexities surrounding cultural appropriation, cancel culture, and the modern publishing landscape. The story follows June Hayward, a struggling author who witnesses the accidental death of her more successful peer, Athena Liu. Seizing the opportunity to claim Athena's unfinished manuscript as her own, June embarks on a journey fraught with moral dilemmas. The book provides a satirical commentary on the influence of social media, online outrage, and the power dynamics within the literary world. Despite its engaging premise, the novel grapples with some inconsistencies in character development, particularly with June's portrayal. The story attempts to venture into psychological thriller and mystery territory towards the end, which feels somewhat forced. YELLOWFACE delves into relevant and important discussions but may not fully deliver on the expectations set by its intriguing premise.

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