A review by zghutcheson01
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

adventurous challenging dark tense medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

Every character does war crimes but the writing and characters are so good. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Child death, Death, Genocide, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Medical trauma, Abortion, Murder, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail