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

adventurous challenging dark sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A painful and compelling read, Kuang took real life war and expressed pain so acutely in this book it was hard to look away. I both loved and disliked Rin, and the painful choices she made. 
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