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A review by readventuring7
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
4.5
This book is both a heart wrenching historical retelling, and an allegory of the price of human greed and vengeance, and an unwillingness to learn from the past.
This book took me on a rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish. Kuang does an incredible job of weaving together a story where there is no clear division between good and bad, right and wrong, or love and hate.
I’m so glad I got to experience The Poppy War through my first ever buddy read. I don’t think my sanity could have lasted as long as it did otherwise 😅 I will definitely be needing a break before jumping into book 2!
This book took me on a rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish. Kuang does an incredible job of weaving together a story where there is no clear division between good and bad, right and wrong, or love and hate.
I’m so glad I got to experience The Poppy War through my first ever buddy read. I don’t think my sanity could have lasted as long as it did otherwise 😅 I will definitely be needing a break before jumping into book 2!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Colonisation, Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Classism