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challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
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:
No
R.F. Kuang is a literary genius. Please do pick up this book, as it’s wonderful. You can definitely see her extensive education in languages bleed into this magnificent piece of work. What a joyous and yet simultaneously traumatizing experience.
It is true what the people say about R.F. Kuang often killing off characters. Proceed with emotional caution upon reading.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Violence, Murder, Colonisation, War
Minor: Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Torture