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A review by alexdicanio
The Burning God by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-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
5.0
Wow. Absolutely incredible.
Political intrigue, war, opposing ideals, grief, characters that you root for but also sometimes hate. What a powerful trilogy.
Political intrigue, war, opposing ideals, grief, characters that you root for but also sometimes hate. What a powerful trilogy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Gore, Murder, Colonisation, Racism, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Cannibalism, Grief, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Body horror, Child death, Violence, War, Animal death, and Blood