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

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book contains very detailed descriptions of war atrocities, which I did not expect.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, War, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Torture, Genocide, Rape, Murder, Child abuse, Child death, and Addiction

Moderate: Self harm, Death, and Suicidal thoughts