INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK
“Hard to put down, harder to forget.” — Stephen King, #1 New York Times bestselling author
White lies. Dark humor. Deadly consequences… Bestselling sensation Juniper Song is not who she says she is, she didn’t write the book she claims she wrote, and she is most certainly not Asian American—in this chilling and hilariously cutting novel from R.F. Kuang, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel.
Authors June Hayward and Athena Liu were supposed to be twin rising stars. But Athena’s a literary darling. June Hayward is literally nobody. Who wants stories about basic white girls, June thinks.
So when June witnesses Athena’s death in a freak accident, she acts on impulse: she steals Athena’s just-finished masterpiece, an experimental novel about the unsung contributions of Chinese laborers during World War I.
So what if June edits Athena’s novel and sends it to her agent as her own work? So what if she lets her new publisher rebrand her as Juniper Song—complete with an ambiguously ethnic author photo? Doesn’t this piece of history deserve to be told, whoever the teller? That’s what June claims, and the New York Times bestseller list seems to agree.
But June can’t get away from Athena’s shadow, and emerging evidence threatens to bring June’s (stolen) success down around her. As June races to protect her secret, she discovers exactly how far she will go to keep what she thinks she deserves.
With its totally immersive first-person voice, Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media. R.F. Kuang’s novel is timely, razor-sharp, and eminently readable.
© 2023 HarperAudio (Lydbok): 9780063250864
Utgivelsesdato
Lydbok: 16. mai 2023
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK
“Hard to put down, harder to forget.” — Stephen King, #1 New York Times bestselling author
White lies. Dark humor. Deadly consequences… Bestselling sensation Juniper Song is not who she says she is, she didn’t write the book she claims she wrote, and she is most certainly not Asian American—in this chilling and hilariously cutting novel from R.F. Kuang, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel.
Authors June Hayward and Athena Liu were supposed to be twin rising stars. But Athena’s a literary darling. June Hayward is literally nobody. Who wants stories about basic white girls, June thinks.
So when June witnesses Athena’s death in a freak accident, she acts on impulse: she steals Athena’s just-finished masterpiece, an experimental novel about the unsung contributions of Chinese laborers during World War I.
So what if June edits Athena’s novel and sends it to her agent as her own work? So what if she lets her new publisher rebrand her as Juniper Song—complete with an ambiguously ethnic author photo? Doesn’t this piece of history deserve to be told, whoever the teller? That’s what June claims, and the New York Times bestseller list seems to agree.
But June can’t get away from Athena’s shadow, and emerging evidence threatens to bring June’s (stolen) success down around her. As June races to protect her secret, she discovers exactly how far she will go to keep what she thinks she deserves.
With its totally immersive first-person voice, Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media. R.F. Kuang’s novel is timely, razor-sharp, and eminently readable.
© 2023 HarperAudio (Lydbok): 9780063250864
Utgivelsesdato
Lydbok: 16. mai 2023
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Martha Line
30. juni 2023
Jeg hater hovedkarakteren, drama, gossip og desperasjon. Ble sliten av å lese boken, men kan ikke fornekte at det er en god skrevet bok - bare ikke en bok for meg.
Marie
20. juni 2023
R.F. Kuang's novel 'Yellowface' is an exceptional work that skillfully combines elements of dark humor, gripping narrative, and social commentary. From the very beginning, the story captivates readers with its exploration of identity, the consequences of cultural erasure, and the unexpected twists that border on the absurd. Spoiler alert: This book has earned a spot in my collection of favorite reads. One of the standout aspects of 'Yellowface' is its masterful blend of dark humor and absurdity. R.F. Kuang's clever writing injects moments of levity into the story, providing a refreshing contrast to the weighty themes it explores. The narrative's ability to navigate the line between humor and seriousness is a testament to Kuang's skill as a writer. It kept me thoroughly engaged and added a unique flavor to the overall reading experience. 'Yellowface' fearlessly tackles crucial issues of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation within the publishing industry and Western society.
Kari
13. juni 2023
Foruroligende og veldig underholdende 😃
Marie
17. mai 2023
Wow! Fantastisk!
Anne Marthe
27. juni 2023
Favorite book of the year
Anne Christine
13. apr. 2024
Veldig bra bok og god innleser.
Nona
30. mars 2024
Wow. Har aldri blitt så sugd inn i en historie som gjør meg så irritert. Her er forfatter på jobb!
Guro
31. mai 2023
Heilt fantastisk!
Ida
2. okt. 2023
Meh.
Tine Bianca
10. juni 2023
God bok, litt uforutsigbar, men ikke med absolutt alt. Kjente litt på nerver når hovedkarakteren var i stressende situasjoner! En god 3 stjerners
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