Yellowface

Name: Yellowface
Brand: HarperCollins Publishers
SKU: 9780008600303
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By Rebecca F Kuang

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( 627,383 ratings, 83,963 reviews)

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Yellowface by Rebecca F Kuang explores the story of a struggling writer who seizes an opportunity by publishing a deceased rival's manuscript under her own name, delving into themes of identity, cultural appropriation, and the complexities of the modern literary world.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy gripping literary thrillers that delve into themes of cultural appropriation, identity, and the publishing industry. With sharp social commentary and a tense narrative, it's perfect for readers who appreciate thought-provoking stories.

Yellowface

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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

When struggling writer June Hayward witnesses her successful rival, Athena Liu, die in a tragic accident, an irresistible opportunity presents itself. June decides to take Athena's final, unpublished manuscript and pass it off as her own. Thus begins a journey fraught with moral ambiguity, identity theft, and the delicate intricacies of cultural perception. As June basks in newfound fame and literary acclaim, the facade she has painstakingly built begins to crack. Someone knows the truth about Athena’s work, and they are about to reveal June's deceit. The riveting narrative of Yellowface delves deep into themes of cultural appropriation, jealousy, and ambition in the competitive world of publishing.

This is one hell of a story. It’s just not hers to tell.

What lengths will June go to keep her secret? And what happens when those around her start to uncover the layers of lies? In Yellowface, R.F. Kuang weaves a provocative and engaging tale that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

‘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

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang topped the #1 spot on the Sunday Times bestseller list w/c 04-06-23, and ranked #5 on the New York Times bestseller list w/c 04-06-23.

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Yellowface by Rebecca F Kuang has received glowing reviews, being described as propulsive, razor-sharp, and blistering. It is noted for its topicality and scathing wit, offering laugh-out-loud moments and a darkly comic exploration of current issues such as cancel culture and cultural appropriation. The book is characterised as a rollicking, tense, and unforgettable read, often praised for its engaging, addictive nature and sharp social commentary.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008600303

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The Borough Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Rebecca F. Kuang is a Marshall Scholar, Chinese-English translator, and the Astounding Award-winning and the Hugo, Nebula, Locus, and World Fantasy Award nominated author of the Poppy War trilogy and the forthcoming Babel. Her work has won the Crawford Award and the Compton Crook Award for Best First Novel. She has an MPhil in Chinese Studies from Cambridge and an MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies from Oxford; she is now pursuing a PhD in East Asian Languages and Literatures at Yale.