A review by tlstark1994
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Could have done without the horrific descriptions of Golyn Niis. I get the point that was being made, but anyone with no stomach for gore, or horror should be aware.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child death, Drug use, Gore, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Medical trauma, Murder, and War

Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Genocide, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail