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

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- **What is this?** Yellowface: The instant #1 Sunday Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick from author R.F. Kuang (colour may vary)
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Yellowface: The instant #1 Sunday Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick from author R.F. Kuang (colour may vary) : Kuang, Rebecca F: desertcart.in: Books

Review: It’s good👍🏻 - This is, of course, only my personal opinion. The book employs a modern narrative approach, which I do not mind at all, perhaps because I have read a great deal of classic literature. Many readers seem to admire this book, and I can understand why. I enjoyed it as well. However, when you read the description on the back cover and begin the story, you naturally start to anticipate how it might end. As I continued reading, I expected a surprising twist or an unforeseen conclusion. Instead, the ending unfolded exactly as I had predicted. While the story was engaging, the lack of surprise made the conclusion feel somewhat predictable.
Review: A must-read about plagiarism, and the publishing industry today. - This book is a must-read for anyone looking to make a career in writing and publishing. I am one of them, and it resonated loudly. The protagonist is a nondescript white author, June, whose Asian-origin peer from college, Athena, has cracked the author code - seven-figure deals, social media queen and a bucketful of respect in the industry. However, success is riddled with loneliness and paranoia. So Athena relies on the less fortunate June as a sounding board, shares her successes with her, and treats her to drinks after her wins. Neither is technically a 'friend' to the other, yet they have enough shared memories to qualify as such. June has the dubious distinction of not only witnessing her "friend's" sudden death but also the unravelling of Athena's unsavoury truth. Based on the themes of plagiarism and who really owns a story, the book is a resounding slap on the publishing industry as well as the role social media plays in creating and destroying reputations, and therefore, careers. The reader is enlightened about terms like "cultural appropriation", "dogpiling", "cancel culture", "racial diversity", etc. and educated on social media platforms like Twitter, TikTok, as well as Instagram. Success in the industry has nothing to do with authentic literature, writing talent, or creative freedom - ultimately, it's all about the money. There are some chilling quotes sprinkled across the book. Here is one- “The truth is fluid; there is always another way to spin the story.” Rebecca Kuang has leveraged June quite effectively to invoke dislike, sympathy, pity, and disgust in the reader. In fact, none of the characters is pure as the driven snow; they are all flawed. The ending is deliberately left to the reader's interpretation, as by then the reader has been sensitised to the fact that anything can happen in the publishing world. Definitely worth a read. It did not bore me anywhere, and the writing is very engaging. I particularly the loved the title cover.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,681 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #34 in Mysteries (Books) #37 in Science Fiction Crime & Mystery #37 in Thrillers and Suspense |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 65,170 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It’s good👍🏻
*by S***. on 26 December 2025*

This is, of course, only my personal opinion. The book employs a modern narrative approach, which I do not mind at all, perhaps because I have read a great deal of classic literature. Many readers seem to admire this book, and I can understand why. I enjoyed it as well. However, when you read the description on the back cover and begin the story, you naturally start to anticipate how it might end. As I continued reading, I expected a surprising twist or an unforeseen conclusion. Instead, the ending unfolded exactly as I had predicted. While the story was engaging, the lack of surprise made the conclusion feel somewhat predictable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must-read about plagiarism, and the publishing industry today.
*by N***R on 10 November 2025*

This book is a must-read for anyone looking to make a career in writing and publishing. I am one of them, and it resonated loudly. The protagonist is a nondescript white author, June, whose Asian-origin peer from college, Athena, has cracked the author code - seven-figure deals, social media queen and a bucketful of respect in the industry. However, success is riddled with loneliness and paranoia. So Athena relies on the less fortunate June as a sounding board, shares her successes with her, and treats her to drinks after her wins. Neither is technically a 'friend' to the other, yet they have enough shared memories to qualify as such. June has the dubious distinction of not only witnessing her "friend's" sudden death but also the unravelling of Athena's unsavoury truth. Based on the themes of plagiarism and who really owns a story, the book is a resounding slap on the publishing industry as well as the role social media plays in creating and destroying reputations, and therefore, careers. The reader is enlightened about terms like "cultural appropriation", "dogpiling", "cancel culture", "racial diversity", etc. and educated on social media platforms like Twitter, TikTok, as well as Instagram. Success in the industry has nothing to do with authentic literature, writing talent, or creative freedom - ultimately, it's all about the money. There are some chilling quotes sprinkled across the book. Here is one- “The truth is fluid; there is always another way to spin the story.” Rebecca Kuang has leveraged June quite effectively to invoke dislike, sympathy, pity, and disgust in the reader. In fact, none of the characters is pure as the driven snow; they are all flawed. The ending is deliberately left to the reader's interpretation, as by then the reader has been sensitised to the fact that anything can happen in the publishing world. Definitely worth a read. It did not bore me anywhere, and the writing is very engaging. I particularly the loved the title cover.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Temper your expectations and you might have a good time
*by S***J on 12 November 2025*

I bought the book based on the hype on Amazon, and I feel a tad bit disappointed. The story started off strong with a promising novel premise but ended very weakly.

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