Yellowface

Description

Publisher: The Borough Press
ISBN: 9780008532819

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang is a razor-sharp literary thriller that delves into ambition, privilege, and the dark side of the publishing industry. From the bestselling author of Babel and The Poppy War trilogy, this gripping novel exposes the uncomfortable truths about race, identity, and authorship in the modern literary world.

When struggling writer June Hayward witnesses the sudden death of her successful friend Athena Liu, she makes a life-altering decision: she steals Athena’s unpublished manuscript and publishes it under a racially ambiguous pseudonym. What follows is a tense, thought-provoking exploration of cultural appropriation, moral corruption, and the hunger for fame — a story that questions who gets to tell which stories, and at what cost.

Told with biting wit and chilling realism, Yellowface examines how far people will go to claim success, and how the internet can both build and destroy reputations overnight. Kuang masterfully blends satire, suspense, and social commentary to deliver one of the most talked-about novels of recent years.

Perfect for readers of dark academia, literary fiction, and psychological thrillers, Yellowface is a brilliant, unsettling page-turner that stays with you long after the final chapter.