{"product_id":"9780008532772","title":"Yellowface","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellowface\u003c\/strong\u003e is a gripping novel by Rebecca F. Kuang that delves into the murky waters of ambition, identity, and the ethics of storytelling. The protagonist, June Hayward, is an underappreciated writer whose life takes a dramatic turn when she witnesses the tragic death of her more successful rival, Athena Liu. In a moment of desperation, June seizes the opportunity to steal Athena's unpublished manuscript and assume her identity, immersing herself in a world of fame and accolades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs June basks in the glow of her newfound success, the weight of her deception begins to haunt her. The novel intricately weaves a narrative filled with tension as June grapples with feelings of jealousy and the moral implications of her actions. With a mysterious figure threatening to expose her secret, she finds herself ensnared in a web of lies that challenges her very sense of self.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKuang’s narrative explores profound themes, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmbition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The lengths one will go to achieve success.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The struggle between self-perception and public persona.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cost of Success:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ethical dilemmas that accompany fame and recognition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n    \"A powerful exploration of what it means to be both an artist and a thief.\"\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders who enjoyed Kuang's previous works, such as \u003cit\u003eBabysitter's Club\u003c\/it\u003e, or those interested in thought-provoking narratives like \u003cit\u003eThe Other Black Girl\u003c\/it\u003e will find \u003cstrong\u003eYellowface\u003c\/strong\u003e a compelling addition to contemporary literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52951158161740,"sku":"9780008532772","price":14.11,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9780008532772_front.webp?v=1765273961","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/fr\/products\/9780008532772","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}