A review by whasian0910
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book is INTENSE!!! It spoke to me as a Chinese American educated on the massacres between China and Japan during and before WW2, but it was an intense read that left me feeling empty. But it grips you to the point you can’t not read the sequels. I am curious to see how the characters handle the future. 
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