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

adventurous dark emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I was irritated that the university days are a common trope.  Got interesting when war broke out.  Then went down hill from there.

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