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4.41 AVERAGE
4.41 AVERAGE
I think for the most part of this book I was in a massive reading slump and just couldn’t get into it, even though the pacing of this book is a bit better than book 1. I LOVED The Poppy War. It was an infinity star read for me.
I will have to reread this book again at some stage and be completely corrected about my 4star rating!
That said, the last 100 pages of this was BONKERS! It completely turned it all around for me and I can’t wait to see how this series finishes.
I will have to reread this book again at some stage and be completely corrected about my 4star rating!
That said, the last 100 pages of this was BONKERS! It completely turned it all around for me and I can’t wait to see how this series finishes.
It dragged a lot honestly. I get really annoyed with how naive rin is. She supposed to be smart and went to school and was best but somehow is easily tricked and oblivious to everything else? Just blind loyalty? Mmmmk idk I need a break before book 3 bc shes fuxkibg dumb and its annoying
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
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
I think I might need some time to put my thoughts together because wtf was that
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“La mayor fuerza militar del mundo soy yo”.
Por las sesenta y cuatro deidades chinas, decir que he devorado este libro es quedarse corta, es que PEC total. R.F. KUANG me postro a tus pies y te creo una religión nueva si hace falta.
5 ⭐️ a una locura de segunda parte de la saga de la Guerra de la Amapola. Literalmente hay de todo: los personajes evolucionan, se abren y cierran tramas de una forma limpia, juego de lealtades y traiciones, mucha muerte, guerra, sangre y poder.
Tengo el libro lleno de post-its porque demasiadas frases épicas. Me ha encantado como una historia tan enrevesada puede estar tan bien desarrollada y redactada, es que es flipante todo. ¡Quiero ponerme con el tercero ya!
Por las sesenta y cuatro deidades chinas, decir que he devorado este libro es quedarse corta, es que PEC total. R.F. KUANG me postro a tus pies y te creo una religión nueva si hace falta.
5 ⭐️ a una locura de segunda parte de la saga de la Guerra de la Amapola. Literalmente hay de todo: los personajes evolucionan, se abren y cierran tramas de una forma limpia, juego de lealtades y traiciones, mucha muerte, guerra, sangre y poder.
Tengo el libro lleno de post-its porque demasiadas frases épicas. Me ha encantado como una historia tan enrevesada puede estar tan bien desarrollada y redactada, es que es flipante todo. ¡Quiero ponerme con el tercero ya!
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
There was a lot going on in this book. There was a lot of darkness but there was some brief light here and there. when they got captured by vaisra and one of the cike I can't remember which called chagan weird. Just the banter they had in general the small amounts we got Rin made some terrible choices and I don't know if she's likeable as such but I think she's realistic. Of everything she's been through and the mental torment she's always in how can she really be expected to make all the perfect decisions. Is it really so unbelievable she would find some solace in being led even if ultimately it was wrong. The cike follow her even though she is clearly not doing well and they aren't blamed for that decision. though I was mad at the way Run discarded them I am not sure if I enjoyed everything about this book but the fact I have so much feeling about it suggests it deserves a 5 star rating. I loved Nezha and Rin in the first book and Nezha really seemed to be developing and learning but now he is a complete traitor and even before that ending he did some super questionable shit. Kitay is the best and I am so sad about the Cike This one will stick with me I am sure
3.5/5 ★'s
It felt like a loss of momentum.
“But eventually, you'll have to ask yourself precisely what you're fighting for. And you'll have to find a reason to live past vengeance.”
The evilness of capitalism (and video games) has postponed my posting of this book. But the first half-ish of this book really felt repetitive with Rin's character. The love interest, the drug addiction, her lack of wanting to be the main character (but is) were the same points until the last quarter of the book. And the Atlan trauma. The last quarter of the book though? Really good. I loved the expansion of the magical/mythology themes.
“You will die thinking I have abandoned you all. But I do not hesitate to say that I value the lives of my people far more than I have ever valued you.”
I did read the historical elements of the book regarding the Chinese revolution, the post first poppy war with japan, and I do think it is incredibly interesting to think of Rin as Mao Zedong makes so much sense. Even after specific elements that happened with the plot of this book. The ending made me more excited for the next, but so did The Poppy War going into this book. I just hope Kuang doesn't use the same points as the plot structure until the 60% mark. Either way, I am stoked to see what The Burning God will bring.
It felt like a loss of momentum.
“But eventually, you'll have to ask yourself precisely what you're fighting for. And you'll have to find a reason to live past vengeance.”
The evilness of capitalism (and video games) has postponed my posting of this book. But the first half-ish of this book really felt repetitive with Rin's character. The love interest, the drug addiction, her lack of wanting to be the main character (but is) were the same points until the last quarter of the book. And the Atlan trauma. The last quarter of the book though? Really good. I loved the expansion of the magical/mythology themes.
“You will die thinking I have abandoned you all. But I do not hesitate to say that I value the lives of my people far more than I have ever valued you.”
I did read the historical elements of the book regarding the Chinese revolution, the post first poppy war with japan, and I do think it is incredibly interesting to think of Rin as Mao Zedong makes so much sense. Even after specific elements that happened with the plot of this book. The ending made me more excited for the next, but so did The Poppy War going into this book. I just hope Kuang doesn't use the same points as the plot structure until the 60% mark. Either way, I am stoked to see what The Burning God will bring.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
slow-paced