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aelkins22 's review for:
The Poppy War
by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A unique and intense fantasy. It's a super interesting original concept but at times it felt like the author was rushing from one stage to the next. The pacing was odd and the 3 parts didn't feel super cohesive as one book. The inner conflict of the main character was really well done but most of the other characters lacked complete personalities and felt a bit flat to me. The themes and ethical dilemmas it tackled were great though.
Be warned, it does take a dark turn and the descriptions of violence and atrocities are quite graphic at one point.
Be warned, it does take a dark turn and the descriptions of violence and atrocities are quite graphic at one point.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Genocide, Hate crime, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Murder, War