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

dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Had to dnf at 75% when I realized the necessity of content warnings. Swing from boring to gratuitously, gruesomely violence, with derivative echoes of game of thrones, umbrella academy and more filling up pages between. Tonal whiplash.
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