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Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
1.5
dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I get that there is valuable commentary being made about cultural appropriation, cancel culture, and the ease with which truth can be blurred, but I did not enjoy spending hours with this ignorant, insufferable protagonist. There were very few kind characters, in fact, which just felt like a very cynical and unrealistic view of the world. I could have made a drinking game out of the occurance of the word bitch...

I am just a lot more interested in growth than karma. This wasn't for me.