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

adventurous challenging dark sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

I think that with the knowledge of Kuang's historical input, and from the setting up of a fantasy, this was good. But the traumatic results-of-war scenes were too much for me, and it felt like in places the plot was a little loose?
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