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

adventurous dark emotional 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

3.25

My god, it’s hard to say much without spoiling one of the many plot twists. This book is masterfully written and that is part of why I remain so angry at the character arc of the main character - a morally understandable but deeply flawed set of main characters both plague and enhance this story; it’s up to you whether you lean into or away from their narratives. Either way, they are well written.
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