Yellowface

Yellowface

Rebecca F Kuang

Overview

From the number one New York Times bestselling author R.F. Kuang comes a novel exploring literary ambition and deception. The story follows June Hayward, who is nobody, when she encounters literary darling Athena Liu. Following Athena's sudden death, June seizes the opportunity to steal her unpublished manuscript. She publishes it as her own under the pseudonym Juniper Song, embarking on a path fraught with dark humor and escalating consequences. As her stolen success faces scrutiny, June must confront how far she will go to protect her perceived right to the work.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in contemporary literary fiction.
• Those who enjoy satirical and darkly humorous narratives.
• Fans of R.F. Kuang's previous works.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 350
• Binding: Hardback
• Publisher: HarperCollins UK
• Year: 2023
• ISBN: 9780008532772