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

adventurous challenging emotional tense fast-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? Yes

4.0

I absolutely loved parts of this book and struggled with some others. Rin was a complicated character, but you still wanted to root for her even when she was making poor decisions. The hardest part to read was the destruction of Golyn Noise with the horrific atrocities committed by the Mugenese soldiers. I found out after finishing the book that that part was inspired by the Nanjing massacre which makes it even more horrific. 

Overall enjoyed this book, but I'm not sure if I'll finish the trilogy.
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