A review by mazomazli
The Burning God by R.F. Kuang

challenging dark informative reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Make no mistake in assuming a happy ending for this very realistic and grounded in Chinese history book. Kuang shows the brutality of war and what happens after the revolution ends. Most fantasy books call it a day and everyone gets to go home and be happy. In reality, that’s the furtherest from the truth. There’s a lot to think about coming away from this book when you’re done crying. Seriously, you’ll probably cry a lot. There’s no answers or good choices and that’s the point. Part of me wishes the author decided “hey it’s fantasy I can do whatever I want” and wrap it up nicely in a way that brings closure. That wasn’t the point and I respect that. 

5/5 tissue boxes. 
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