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Yellowface

By: R. F. Kuang
Narrated by: Helen Laser
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The Number One Global Sensation *Foyle’s Fiction Book of the Year* *Amazon Book of the Year* *Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year* *Fiction Book of the Year 2024 – British Book Awards*

‘Addictive’ Grazia

‘Hugely entertaining’ Observer

‘Provocative’ Mail on Sunday

THIS IS ONE HELL OF A STORY.

IT’S JUST NOT HERS TO TELL.

When failed writer June Hayward witnesses her rival Athena Liu die in a freak accident, she sees her opportunity… and takes it.

So what if it means stealing Athena’s final manuscript?

So what if it means ‘borrowing’ her identity?

And so what if the first lie is only the beginning…

Finally, June has the fame she always deserved. But someone is about to expose her…

What happens next is entirely everyone else's fault.

‘The book that everyone is talking about’ Glamour

‘Ingenious, astute, hugely entertaining’ David Nicholls

‘Breathtakingly clever on jealousy, talent, success, and who gets to tell which story’ Elizabeth Day

‘Hard to put down. Harder to forget’ Stephen King

R.F. Kuang’s book Yellowface was a #1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 04-06-23

R.F. Kuang’s book Yellowface was a #5 New York Times bestseller w/c 04-06-23

©2023 R.F. Kuang (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Dark Humour Friendship Literary Fiction Satire United States Comedy

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Ok

Struggled to remain engaged in the story. Story dragged. Frustrating main character. Wouldn't recommend.

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Don’t get the hype

Juniper is really unlikeable and it’s hard to feel any emotion towards her. I also found it confusing how she’s not meant to be close friends with Athena, yet has so much history with her. If I had my time again, I wouldn’t have chose to listen to this book.

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Loved it. Highly recommend

Juniper is awful and learns nothing from anything and that’s such a refreshing change from the usual redemption nonsense.

There’s nothing feel good or wholesome but it’s not dark either. I laughed out loud at some of Juniper’s reflections - the complete lack of insight and how she misses the irony of her point of view. So clever.

The narration was outstanding. It can’t be easy to narrate a dislikable character.

Loved it. Highly recommend.

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I could not stop listening

Brought this to listen after it flooding my social media. Started last night and couldn't stop till I finish today. Amazing!

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Instant favorite!

Fantastic read! So exhilarating and addictive ! The performance is so believable and a joy to listen to as well.

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Love me an unlikable character…

An amazing piece of work, truly. June is the epitome of an unlikable main character and it was really embarrassing to read some of her internal musings but the premise of the book is what had me hooked. I just wanted to know her next move. At times, if felt a little too fast or too slow but considering the book, it didn’t take away from my enjoyment.

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Bold and Brave Satire

It’s cringy since the protagonist is so awful, but so well done! Takes guts to call out the publishing industry like this.

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Great story!

I loved this and devoured it on audible in 2 days. Can’t recommend it enough. Clever, funny and cringy.

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I was HOOKED from the first line

What a ride! I loved this book SO much! A hot topic tackled so brilliantly through a relatable narrative even for those of us not in publishing. Rebecca's character development was exceptional - I felt like I was IN the story at times. Every time I thought I could predict the next bit, I was wrong!

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Didn’t stack up to the hype for me

Reader may have been directed to but I found they read too fast. The story was interesting but not thrilling, I forced myself to finish it …

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