Yellowface: The instant #1 Sunday Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick from author R.F. Kuang

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Have you ever read a book that is so timely and effective in its message that you do not feel the slightest bit qualified to review it? That your thoughts on such a masterpiece are not even worthy of being put to paper, literally or figuratively, because they are trite, vapid, and banal in comparison to the quality of the text being discussed? That’s how I feel trying to put the proverbial pen to paper with my thoughts on Yellowface. Overall, this realistic and thrilling read left me feeling anxious and evoked a multitude of emotions including fear, hate, and sadness. It successfully accomplished its mission of shaking the reader to their core and provoking deep thoughts that linger for days. The essence of a masterpiece lies in its ability to challenge readers and evoke a range of feelings, and this book achieves just that.

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Is this book satire? Obviously and not quite so much. What I mean is, it’s clearly satire, but to an extent that these characters are not exact flesh and blood, but the issues discussed in this book are far from farcical. Most reviewers have noticed the central themes in Yellowface rearing their ugly head in the real world, especially in the past few years, so it is refreshing and exhilarating to read a fictional novel encompassing these issues in a way that only R.F. Kuang could create. This is not an unfamiliar premise. So, what makes this story different? June’s voice. She’s funny, snarky, and totally without morals. She’s a literary psychopathic Jane Doe/Joe (thriller readers , you know who I’m talking about!) who can justify anything she does. She's unlikable, which is the author's intent. This industry is built on silencing us, stomping us into the ground, and hurling money at white people to produce racist stereotypes of us.’perfect for: fans of fast-paced, thriller-type reads, readers looking for insight on the publishing industry Recommended Reads about Race, Racism, and Demarginalizing History - Necessary Non-fiction You Should Read for Life-changing Insights and Impact

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But as evidence threatens June's stolen success, she will discover exactly how far she will go to keep what she thinks she deserves. yellowface by rf kuang was fast-paced, satirical, intriguing, and unique! i've never heard of or read a book with a similar concept, which i found so refreshing. june's internal monologue was absolutely insane, especially in the first half. i didn't even know how she could dig herself deeper into the hole, but she never failed to dig herself deeper and deeper. i was left with my jaw dropped at the end of multiple chapters. June Hayward only has one other author friend: Athena Liu, a young, successful, Chinese American author who’s found all the success in literature that June can only dream of. Then one day, while celebrating Athena’s upcoming Netflix deal, she chokes to death right in front of her. June is left with her only friend’s corpse and the first draft of Athena’s latest manuscript, which no one but her knows about. RFK is a fantastic writer and skillfully navigates the loneliness and pressure authors feel, making the drastic decisions juniper makes feel somewhat morally grey rather than outright wrong (as we know plagiarism is). and even though its done in a satirical way (which isnt my favourite), i enjoyed the exploration of topics like authors in reader spaces, own voices stories, and the different standards and treatment of white vs minority authors.Sounds a bit fake, but I genuinely think R. F. Kuang was the right person to tell this story. No matter how many times she REINVENTS herself, the story always feels like it was made just and only for her. I can't wait to read the Poppy War trilogy. LoveReading exists because books change lives, and buying books through LoveReading means you get to change the lives of future generations, with 25% of the cover price donated to schools in need. Join our community to get personalised book suggestions, extracts straight to your inbox, 10% off RRPs, and to change children’s lives. But as evidence threatens June’s stolen success, she will discover exactly how far she will go to keep what she thinks she deserves.