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A review by jeyjeyyy
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
This book was amazing.
Though I did find the middle part a bit slow, the beginning is very entertaining and has amazing world building and the third part is simply phenomenal. While a plot-focused book as well, the reflections this story had on power, anger and how they impact history were truly fascinating. As always, we love flawed main characters, and they truly were. To the point where I kept switching between hating them or loving them with my whole heart. As I said, amazing.
Though I did find the middle part a bit slow, the beginning is very entertaining and has amazing world building and the third part is simply phenomenal. While a plot-focused book as well, the reflections this story had on power, anger and how they impact history were truly fascinating. As always, we love flawed main characters, and they truly were. To the point where I kept switching between hating them or loving them with my whole heart. As I said, amazing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Genocide, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, Fire/Fire injury, and War