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lumenmews 's review for:
Yellowface
by R.F. Kuang
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.
I am just a lot more interested in growth than karma. This wasn't for me.