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A review by charlottesreadingweb
The Burning God by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
A brutal ending to this bleak trilogy- a scathing critique on the corruption of power, the brutality of war, the insidiousness of colonialism, and what to do when someone is presented with no good choices. There are no winners here. What I can say is this book felt a bit rushed & scattered to me. I think some of the world building was left hanging, namely the Hinderlands and the lore behind their tribes, the roots of shamanism, etc. I also felt how the Trifecta's story line ended was a bit haphazard . Ultimately, I thought this was an appropriate end to the unflinching violence of the Poppy War.
Graphic: Death, Violence, Colonisation, and War
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, and Cannibalism