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A review by njstew
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.75
Ever so slightly predictable but it doesn’t take much away from the story which was so lovely. Incredibly dark and heavy themes and trauma but these made a lot of sense for the story and characters (and I’ve almost definitely forgotten to add some content warnings)
Graphic: Medical trauma, Colonisation, Drug abuse, Drug use, Self harm, War, Death, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Grief, Sexual assault, Trafficking, and Classism