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The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang

165 reviews

lindseyhall44's review against another edition

4.75

challenging dark slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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When picking up The Dragon Republic, I was expecting a filler novel like so many other fantasy trilogies. I’m so happy to say that I was wrong. Kuang skillfully explores civilization after war, as well as the evils that come with colonization and a corrupt leader. Nezha’s character development was also extremely strong. I would highly recommend, and I cannot wait to finish out the series.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Death, Genocide, Gore, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, War

10stormlight's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Medical trauma, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal death, Genocide, Gun violence, Misogyny, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Excrement, Vomit, Cannibalism, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Murder, Alcohol, Colonisation

Minor: Abortion

ginalucia's review against another edition

4.0

challenging dark tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Jumping back into the story with The Dragon Republic was a breeze. And what a story it is! Kuang delivers a gritty, realistic narrative that pulls no punches. 

The character development is tough, and while many of the characters are unlikeable, there's something strangely compelling about them.

From the get-go, I was fully invested. Kuang does a masterful job of making the main character unlikeable yet undeniably real, especially considering the harsh realities of war and the difficult decisions it forces people to make.

The Dragon Republic is not for the faint of heart. It's a brutal, uncomfortable read that keeps you on edge constantly. But that's also what makes it so good.

While the story maintains a relentless pace, it does drag a bit during some repetitive moments. However, this doesn't detract too much from the overall experience.

While it may not be perfect, The Dragon Republic is an excellent next step in this trilogy and I’m looking forward to the last. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Death, Genocide, Violence, Xenophobia, War, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Death, Rape, Blood, Grief, Colonisation

ilovebarbie12dancingprincesses's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism

elizatron's review against another edition

5.0

dark medium-paced

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Drug abuse, Rape, War

aimeenotpond's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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WHAT THE FUCK.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, War, Classism

Moderate: Animal death, Rape, Self harm, Torture, Xenophobia, Vomit, Abortion

julianara's review against another edition

5.0

dark tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug use, Genocide, Racism, Violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, Rape, Grief

pagesihavenotyetread's review against another edition

3.75

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, Abortion, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism

reads_with_rach's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Death, Drug use, Genocide, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, War, Classism

rubbertree14's review against another edition

4.0

challenging dark tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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It’s hard to rate this book, as the writing itself is good and the world building is good, and I love how the author has tied fantasy and history together. But, the book feels longer than it needs to be. I wish there were less characters to track and more delving into the ones that have front stage, especially the women in this book. All the female characters seem very one-dimensional, even our leading lady. I think the only well-developed character in this series is Kitay. The history and lore is amazing, but wish the plot and characters were there as well. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism

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