tlstark1994 's review for:

The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

4.0

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

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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, War

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