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A review by basils_books
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This book was not for me, but I can see why so many people love it. The gore and dark themes just became too much for me, and I would strongly advise people who may want to read this book to look into a full list of trigger warnings first. That being said, the writing itself is very good, the plot is gripping, and the characters are compelling.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Genocide, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail