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A review by samanthaleeshea
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book felt all over the place. The first half was reading like a YA fantasy and I was having a hard time getting into it. Then the second half was completely different, graphic depictions of horrible violence and gore. Huge content warning for this book.
I had to put it down several times because of the graphic nature.
I’m not sure if I’ll finish the series.
Despite that I give it a 3.75 simply because I did, for the most part, enjoy the overall story and writing. The characters had depth and I was gripped until the end.
I had to put it down several times because of the graphic nature.
I’m not sure if I’ll finish the series.
Despite that I give it a 3.75 simply because I did, for the most part, enjoy the overall story and writing. The characters had depth and I was gripped until the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual violence, Vomit, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Drug abuse, Grief, Rape, Child death, Drug use, Genocide, Addiction, Murder, Racism, Death, and War