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

dark medium-paced

4.25

This book is fantastically written and very clearly inspired by Chinese history and culture. There are parts of it that have stuck with me in a good way and parts of it that have stuck with me in a horrifying (if still well-executed) way. I can’t say it’s an enjoyable read based on the subject matter (trigger warnings for a lot, including
a fairly long and graphic scene based on the Rape of Nanking
) but it is a compelling story with a strong cast of characters, and I do want to see where they end up. 
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