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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: Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Death, Drug use, Gore, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Grief, Cannibalism, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail