Yellowface is R. F. Kuang‘s blockbuster leap into razor-sharp literary satire. When failed writer June Hayward steals her newly dead, wildly famous rival Athena Liu’s unfinished manuscript and publishes it as her own, she discovers that stealing a story is only the beginning — surviving the internet, the industry, and her own conscience is another matter entirely.
Why Everyone Is Talking About It
- Instant #1 Sunday Times bestseller; Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick
- Viciously funny takedown of privilege, publishing and cultural appropriation
- Propulsive, unputdownable prose from the author of The Poppy War
- The literary event of its year
Book Details
| Title | Yellowface |
| Author | Rebecca F. Kuang |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| ISBN-13 | 9780008532819 |
| Genre | Literary Satire |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of Yellowface in India?
₹499 for a new English paperback at TheBooksTank.
Do I need to read The Poppy War first?
No — Yellowface is standalone and unrelated to her fantasy trilogy.
Is it funny or serious?
Both — biting satire around serious questions of identity and publishing.
In stock?
Yes — fast dispatch nationwide.
Will I receive a brand-new copy?
Yes — every order from TheBooksTank ships brand-new, carefully packed to arrive in perfect condition.
What if my book arrives damaged?
Contact our support within 48 hours with a photo and we will arrange a free replacement — no hassle.
Is Yellowface R.F. Kuang's debut?
No — she wrote The Poppy War fantasy trilogy first; Yellowface is her contemporary satire debut.
Is it based on a true story?
No — but it satirizes very real publishing-industry dynamics.
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What Readers Say
★ 3.73/5 on Goodreads (940,000+ ratings, 125,000+ reviews) · Instant #1 Sunday Times bestseller · Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick
★★★★★ “Yellowface sinks its teeth into the world of publishing and the discourses on authenticity through the eyes of June Hayward, a white woman who has taken the draft of a Chinese-American woman’s novel and published it as her own”
— s.penkevich · Goodreads ★★★★★
★★★★★ “Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang is both an incredibly entertaining novel and a razor-sharp social satire. It examines the publishing industry, the impact of social media, and ultimately ourselves as human beings in the digital age”
— Tatiana Rusuberg · Goodreads ★★★★★
★★★★★ “In Yellowface, Kuang takes a candid jab at the publishing industry, for their repeated and performative treatment of ethnic characters. It’s metafiction on the nose, and the nose is pointed”
— Amazon customer · Amazon ★★★★★ Top Review
★★★★☆ “The book is very smart and meta. The social commentary is both brilliant and cringeworthy. I loved all the publishing details, and the movie proposal made me laugh out loud”
— NancyJ · Goodreads ★★★★☆
★★★★☆ “This book goes well beyond a typical thriller into satirizing social media and its influence. It tackles cultural appropriation, cancel culture, plagiarism, authenticity, and branding of authors in the name of sales”
— Joy D · Goodreads ★★★★☆
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