Author : R. F. Kuang
Length : 8h39
Narrated by : Helen Laser
Category : Genre Fiction
Possibility of free reading : YES
June Hayward and Athena Liu were once considered equally promising literary talents. However, Athena has become a celebrated author, while June remains unrecognized, believing her stories of ordinary white girls are unappealing.
In a sudden twist of fate, June witnesses Athena's tragic death. Seizing the moment, she takes Athena’s latest work, a groundbreaking novel about Chinese workers in World War I, and decides to claim it as her own.
June goes further, modifying Athena’s manuscript and submitting it under her name, even allowing her publisher to market her as Juniper Song, complete with a racially ambiguous author photo. June justifies her actions by arguing the historical importance of the story, and her claim seems validated by the book's success, including a spot on the New York Times bestseller list.
Yet, Athena’s legacy haunts June, and as evidence of her deceit surfaces, her fraudulent success is at risk. June's desperate efforts to safeguard her secret reveal the lengths she'll go to maintain her ill-gotten gains.
"Yellowface" delves into the complexities of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, amplified by the isolating echo chambers of social media. R.F. Kuang crafts a piercing and gripping narrative that is both relevant and thought-provoking.
One more vote for Yellowface. Unputdownable. Listened to audiobook version while driving then right to e-book when I got out of the car! So good. Reading Babel now 🙂
— Heidi Long (@trtlpwr) October 8, 2023
Dive into the compelling narrative of "Yellowface", a provocative exploration of identity, deception, and cultural appropriation, penned by the acclaimed author, R.F. Kuang. This gripping audiobook, brought to life by the distinct voice of Helen Laser, spans an engrossing 8 hours and 39 minutes, offering a deep reflection on societal norms and personal ambition.
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