This book was riveting! It was so hard to pause on this. Every time I thought it couldn’t get crazier, I was proven wrong. The narration was also TOP TIER! Excellent book worth every penny!

Hard to stay engaged in the story. Won’t listen to this author again. Loved the narrator, she was the ONLY reason I finished the book.

More than I wanted to read about the world of publishing/cancel culture/cultural appropriation. All very good subjects but it was just on and on and on. The protagonist really became overwhelmed by the whole writing to be successful and popular cycle . This is one of those books that I wish I was reading as a hard copy so I could skim over the protagonist’s times of going down the rabbit holes of social media and her ongoing desperation to be a star in the publishing world

One of my favorite books of the year.

A enjoyable thriller you can stop to hear, lots of insight about editors and writers being pressure for another book. The desire of being a best seller book.

Disappointing book

This book lacks substance. The main character is shallow and just annoying. I wanted her to have some kind of epiphany or remorse. Some human emotion, empathy not just worrying about tweets, instas and others perception of her. I finally thought the end might have an exciting twist but that was disappointing as well

Average

great, keep up the good work. yellow face has a great intro

Loved it. It was simultaneously entertaining and insightful.

RF Kuang has done it again

I couldn’t get through more than an hour of it because the narrator is so egotistical, hypocritical, and insufferable. At every point I hate her more. I understand that’s the point, but nothing kept me intrigued about the novel. Nothing within the plot had me wanting to know more. I don’t know, the character is done well because I deeply hate her. If you like The Catcher in the Rye this one’s for you.

So cringe but so good! The narrator was fabulous and really brought the story to life. Did not see the twist at the end.

Great narration

Great story

The concept is interesting, but the characters are insufferable, the writing was heavy-handed and predictable. Lacked intrigue, charm, humanity--anything that would keep you compelled by a story with a deeply flawed protagonist. Just all cheek and no heart. If you enjoy cringe in your media media (a hate watch, reality TV, etc.,) you may enjoy this, and it's a short book. But personally, I couldn't wait for it to be over.

I've enjoyed the book, but it wasn't as good as I hoped it would.

I couldn’t really get into this.

L narrators voice is whining

it came highly recommended, but I kept face-palming the main character's choices

I think there’s a cardinal rule in writing that says if you’re going to have the primary character be so unlikable, at least make them interesting. The author breaks that rule. And when the book is told from the first person, and you have to live inside this insufferable woman’s head, it’s unbearable. I stopped listening halfway through, and that was giving it way too much time. As a critique of how fake and marketing driven the book industry is, I guess Yellowface works. But as a character study, I was really rooting for her to die, or at least shut the hell up.

Fast paced book. Narrator is good, but because the main character is so unlikable you get irritated with the narrator as well

This book was ok. I laughed at this clueless narcissist. I realize it was intentional the writing perspective, learning about the Athena and June’s early relationship and how their “friendship” started and how it ended. But after a while it got tired. I never understood why people stay in these toxic and empty relationships. It was interesting getting a glimpse of how the publishing industry is. Not really surprising but interesting. It did keep you engaged at the start but at some points it drags on. . I guess I would recommend it but IDK.

This was a fascinating novel. The author covers a lot of ground with this bright but deeply disturbed and perfectly conceived character who narrates the story. Her mind is a wild place to inhabit for the duration of the novel. The narrator did a fine job bringing the story to life.

A story of insecurities and longing to belong that questions, morale, ethical, racial and legal responsibilities. It’s all tangled up in the toxicity that we call social media and fame. You hate sometimes despise the main character and find moments of empathy and understanding it’s a great read.

Moves slowly

thought it would be better but still enjoyed hating on the main chatacter

I thoroughly enjoyed this one. The narrator is incredibly annoying and bitter & I couldn’t stop wondering just how far she would push her game.

A little of this guy’s endless self promotion goes a long way. How this book was recommended for me a mystery. Formulaic self-help reading experiences are something I would pay to avoid. The only motivation an unbearable half-hour of listening has provided me is to cut my losses and dump Audio Books

It was disturbing to enter the world of this solipsistic, neurotic narrator, but I always wanted to see what would happen next. A good thriller without too much gore. The reader's character voices were amazingly varied.

I enjoyed the writing and the narrator. It had a unique look at authors , publishers and friendships.

I enjoyed this book. I think that the characters were interesting and this was a different angle to explore

♥️

The story was good , i had fun but it not every one cup of tea so if want read it , ask for it first …and i can say i like it and it my first time reading for rebecca f. Kuang

The first 2/3 of the book was very interesting. But the last third felt like the author didn’t know how to end the book. It felt contrived and rushed. Disappointing ending.

not a very good book. I really kept wondering if the protagonist was meant to be completely unlikable?? because she is awful. like zero redeeming qualities as a human. also? f*** Twitter. always and forever. Mostly tho...this book is so very much "like" (and in a not remotely as interesting or good or well written) as "Erasure" by Percival Everett (which is both an excellent book AND a great movie!)...ironic...no??

Really awesome

Love this book!

I really liked the book, and the narration was fantastic.

A bit too long, it kind of makes you loose focus at times, rather than engage you. But a lot of relatable situations and feelings

I listened to the audiobook, I never read the book, but listening to this audio book, makes me want to buy this book and read it completely. I hope the rest of the book is going to be as good as the audio book. you should read this and I recommend this.

If you are an author or a want-to-be-author, this book is for you!

Very Millennium problematic. If you are not in that generation might be a hard listen .

I saw a review about it not being easy to follow, I thought this was super easy to follow for an audiobook. I loved how there was no character that you could get attached to. It was a very interesting story line and I couldn’t put it down

Beware that author takes multiple stabs at and insults “Republicans”, anyone who watches Fox News and conservatives generally. Could have told story without the self-righteous preaching. Overall a good tale but overwrought with hand-wringing on cultural appropriation and racism in publishing. Narrator pretty good but… had to read all that angst and did so, with much….angst Won’t purchase any more of this author’s books, having been insulted for my political views.

I wasn’t going to read this book because of all the hype but I decided to listen to the audiobook. Wow this was dark but so juicy. Other than the main characters being completely unlikable, the story was really good and super enjoyable. Wasn’t what I was expecting but in really enjoyed it

Free and easy on the commentary about Yellowface… fun and easy, fun and easy!!

Great book!

Boring and annoying

While satire is not my favorite genre I really enjoyed this book!

Funny and well-written. Lots of interesting insight in the publishing industry