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A review by ka_ke
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Love Love LOVE this book! R F Kuang has written a real masterpiece of dark historical fantasy.
The Poppy War will force you to think about privilege, oppression and what it means to be human. Your beliefs will be challenged and your views will change. It is not for those looking for a happy ending.
The Poppy War will force you to think about privilege, oppression and what it means to be human. Your beliefs will be challenged and your views will change. It is not for those looking for a happy ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Misogyny, Murder, Child death, Rape, Fire/Fire injury, Addiction, Blood, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Religious bigotry, Mental illness, Colonisation, Child abuse, Racism, Torture, Violence, War, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Infertility, Drug use, Genocide, Gaslighting, and Gore
Moderate: Self harm, Suicide, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Xenophobia, Kidnapping, Medical content, Pedophilia, Slavery, Abandonment, Bullying, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicide attempt