#50 in Humour
Yellowface
- 296
- Pages
- about 5 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 1 week on the list
- Reese's Book Club
- New England Book Award
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About the book
Yellowface is a 2023 satirical novel written by R. F. Kuang. The book was described as a satire of racial diversity in the publishing industry as well as a metafiction about social media, particularly Twitter. Although Yellowface is written as a stand-alone project, Kuang has not ruled out a possible sequel.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.7 across 1,777 ratings. With that many, the reader vote carries 91% of the weight and the score stays at 7.7 — the Humour average of 7.8 barely moves it.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.6 | 16 | 1% |
| Hardcover | 7.7 | 1.8K | 99% |
Frequently asked
What is Yellowface rated?
7.7 out of 10, from 1,777 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is Yellowface worth reading?
Readers give it 7.7/10 from 1,777 ratings, which puts it ahead of 40 % of the Humour shelf.
How long does it take to read Yellowface?
About 5 hours at an average reading pace — 296 pages.
Where does Yellowface rank?
#50 in Humour on the current snapshot.
Was Yellowface a bestseller?
Yes — 1 weeks on the New York Times list, peaking at #15. Sales are shown here but never scored.
How long is Yellowface?
It has 296 pages — longer than 64% of the ranked books in Humour.
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