A review by guinness74
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

adventurous dark sad 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

Kuang’s writing is intense and terrifying. The worlds she creates are stark, imaginative, and delightful, all while being built on a historical framework. To invest yourself in her books is to engage in historical fiction at its finest. 

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