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

dark mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.5

Confusing and lazy copy of Sino-Japanese war, through the lens of a schizophrenic time period so much so that I’m still unsure the technology level. With truly one of the most unlovable protagonists I’ve ever read. Rin's total lack of ideology is bizarre and makes her reasoning unclear, she is told to be a genius of strategy and out side the box thinking but then falls for every trap and first and only ever plan is violence. Great ideas badly executed.

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