Oct book: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang.

Welcome to our Oct book club kit: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang. This satirical literary thriller takes you on a provocative journey through the mysteries of human nature under today’s what is labelled as political correctness.

Synopsis
June, a talented yet unrecognised writer, finds herself overshadowed by her friend Athena, a literary sensation. According to June, Athena has it all - money, fame, one bestselling novel after another - not because Athena is a much better writer than her, but because Athena is a beauty in the public eye and fits into the politically correct landscape, while June herself is just a “brown-haired, brown-eyed white woman from Philly.”

But then a freak accident happened, June seems to find a light at the end of the tunnel. But, is it? With its immersive first-person narrative and razor-sharp critique, this book explores the complexities of ambition, identity, and success with a sheen of racial politics and cultural diversity.

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Join us to discuss this captivating and, at times, horrific novel. Our book club sessions are a great way to engage in lively discussions, share insights, and meet fellow book lovers, sometimes the author as well.

The Insight Society is a UK-based research organisation that provides a premier platform for exclusive, trend-setting lectures, dialogues, and discussions on a global scale. This informal book club is just a part of our comprehensive efforts to foster informed public discourse and informal intellectual engagement.

We host two sessions per book each month: a book discussion over coffee and another with drinks in an elegant cocktail bar in South Kensington.

This session is in cocktail bar.

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