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A review by documentno_is
The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Middle books in a series are always so awkward to review but I'll do my best to summarize some things i liked about this novel and other things I wasn't so crazy about
Liked:
Rin & Nezha: great character dynamics between these two, always on opposite sides so we knew it couldn't last but I love a toxic love story
The Stakes: I feel like by the end of the novel the stakes are much higher and clearer than ever before
The Setup: I see how much of this novel is necessary to build Rin up for the events of book 3
Disliked:
Chess Pieces: So much of this novel is moving characters around from point A & B so they can eventually end up in C and I feel like much of it could have been cut, even if I'm glad for the extra time to develop R & N's dynamic with each other
Battle: WAY too granular on the battle specifics, I prefer a fantasy novel that is going to enmesh me in a story not give me a play by play of how a battle goes down. This is largely my own personal preferences I much prefer three people talking in a room media
Conclusion:
The Dragon Republic was still an effective political allegory with compelling characters and an interesting plot. It lost some of the magic of the start to the series and had some crucial flaws that kept it out of being a real favorite of mine.
Liked:
Rin & Nezha: great character dynamics between these two, always on opposite sides so we knew it couldn't last but I love a toxic love story
The Stakes: I feel like by the end of the novel the stakes are much higher and clearer than ever before
The Setup: I see how much of this novel is necessary to build Rin up for the events of book 3
Disliked:
Chess Pieces: So much of this novel is moving characters around from point A & B so they can eventually end up in C and I feel like much of it could have been cut, even if I'm glad for the extra time to develop R & N's dynamic with each other
Battle: WAY too granular on the battle specifics, I prefer a fantasy novel that is going to enmesh me in a story not give me a play by play of how a battle goes down. This is largely my own personal preferences I much prefer three people talking in a room media
Conclusion:
The Dragon Republic was still an effective political allegory with compelling characters and an interesting plot. It lost some of the magic of the start to the series and had some crucial flaws that kept it out of being a real favorite of mine.