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A review by namjin
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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit
This book contains the most detailed descriptions of brutal killings, torture and rape I have ever seen. Please exercise caution.
Personally it came as a surprise, so be aware of that.