Reviews

The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

aakireads's review against another edition

challenging dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

kingjk2002's review against another edition

Honestly I got bored and I see why ppl like it but honestly I read other books that were more interesting and my desire to finish it dwindled especially since it's so long and I'd have to read 2 more after 

anayaix's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative medium-paced

4.75

chiararomer's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

maciesaunders's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

papercaballos's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

For what its worth, this is the first book I have been able to completely finish in a LONG time. The story was very interesting, the world building was fascinating too, especially since its based on real historical events.
I also really like the main character (which is a rarity for me), and I absolutely love that she takes matters into her own hands instead of just "letting the plot happen to her" so to speak, like many other main characters in books I have read do.
I found some details of the plot to be somewhat predictable, but honestly not in any way that I minded. It didnt ruin the overall story for me at all, as the rest of the writing was engaging enough for me to keep coming back.
Definitely give this book a try!!

kkell3y's review against another edition

4.0

That was a wild ride.

cassbutler's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

rkaufman13's review against another edition

I don't get it. This came highly recommended, and it was just so...boring? I guess it changes in tone after the MC leaves Chinese Hogwarts but I just could not get that far.

avatarslayoshi's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0