Yellowface

I loved the book. The ending could have been better but I enjoyed the book thoroughly.The writer is witty. I loved the narrator's voice trying to save herself even after knowing what is going wrong. You root for her because of the story telling. It is smartly written. I had no clue what goes inside the publishing industry! It's a must read.

"Yellow Face" by R.F. Kuang is a book that has left me with a whirlwind of thoughts. Even though I finished it days ago, its intricacies and questions about morality and human behavior still linger in the back of my mind. Trying to put these thoughts into words is a bit like navigating a maze of ideas.At its core, the premise of the book seems simple: June Hayward, an author, steals the last unpolished draft of her late friend Athena Liu's work, while she witnessed Athena's death. But this novel is so much more than a mere theft. It delves into real-life situations, the complexities of morality, the impact of the internet on our lives, and the incredible power that a simple lie can wield. Through its pages, it peels back the curtain on the often-hidden world of the literary industry, revealing just how intricate and convoluted it can be.June's character is a fascinating study in moral ambiguity. She's a character so vile and morally questionable that it's hard to root for her. Her attempts to justify her actions and her tendency to cast herself as a victim are both infuriating and captivating. It's precisely this moral murkiness that keeps the reader engaged—what more could you want from a protagonist who's unreliable and morally dubious?This book also takes a critical look at important issues within the publishing community. It shines a light on the dynamics of competition and power struggles among authors and publishers. Additionally, it explores the industry's perspectives on diversity and inclusion, exposing how minority groups are often marginalized.The portrayal of the influence of social media in the story is well-executed and thought-provoking. It made me reevaluate my own involvement in the book community, and it felt like a reflection of the real-world issues we see on platforms like Twitter. It's as if R.F. Kuang was drawing from her own experiences and observations to craft this narrative.Admittedly, some moments in the book are incredibly thrilling, while others may make you want to skim through. Striking the right balance between these moments could have elevated the reading experience.In the end, "Yellow Face" proved to be a mind-bending piece of literature that left me eagerly anticipating more from R.F. Kuang. This book is a testament to the author's storytelling prowess and her ability to unravel complex human emotions and situations. I can't wait to see what she has in store for readers next.

The book is great and the plot is just awesome. I loved the book. It's a 5 Star for me.But Amazon I'm disappointed by your packaging. The book was bit damaged and it came in such a bad packet. Please improve that. Books should be delivered in a good package.

The book came in perfect condition with a timely delivery.My rating for the book is ★★★★★What an unputdownable book!It is a gripping and interesting fiction that has a strong take on various things among writers and the publishing industry. You need a narrative that is gripping enough to make you turn pages and this book has got that perfectly. In this social-media-obsessed-celebrity-status-thirst-name-fame-money-hunger world, how writing gets difficult, how jealousy creeps in and spoils June's peace of mind, and how an industry darling makes her wear that 'Yellowface' that gradually becomes offensive when June goes to the top in the publishing world.This book has a unique take on plagiarism through the central characters. From every angle, you will not deny that these central characters plagiarized someone or the other, which was incorrect. At the same time, the entire story is narrated like you owning an unclaimed million dollars you found from your friend's boot, and while spending the last dollar you are busted.The places Kuang describes when June shot to fame are simply unbelievable nuances you will enjoy. The book tours, the publishing numbers, June's envy of Athena and her success, and many such things made me connect holistically with the novel.The conflict starts right from the initial pages. The grip that Kuang holds in her text and the entire novel is admirable. Her take on publishing pressures, voices of the marginalized in publishing, writer's block, and how social media ruins the peace of mind for anyone especially writers who are supposed to churn pages and pages out every day for the contract they signed with the kind of world we're in is completely empathetic.Though the plot twist was a little easy to predict, I would say, I got what I wanted as a reader. As an audience, I wanted that to happen much earlier, but keeping that twist at the end elevated that novel.Above all, Kuang's class narrative shines when June embraces her plagiarism, discovering herself as a writer and refusing to give up on writing. Despite all the setbacks in the publishing world, in the end, she perseveres, to write another story and leave everything behind to fight for her passion.Class!