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A review by gracecrandall
The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Rape and Pregnancy
The child abuse/physical abuse is in the context of a 14-year-old trying to start a conversation about the government that could be perceived as traitorous. His dad backhands him and then orders him to spar, which turns into a beating. His mother is afraid for the boy's life a few times during the match.