A review by moonlighttreads
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
it was a journey. it started off exciting and fun and ended up shocking and dark. the writing was beautiful, the characters realistic and their inner worlds were explored in depth. the plot was fast paced and full.
the .25 are for some part in the middle of the book where i felt like it felt a bit flat for a few pages. also the magic system could have been explored and explained more.
do recommend (check the tws though!!)
the .25 are for some part in the middle of the book where i felt like it felt a bit flat for a few pages. also the magic system could have been explored and explained more.
do recommend (check the tws though!!)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child death, Gore, Bullying, Child abuse, Colonisation, Confinement, Cursing, Drug abuse, Murder, Blood, Death, Grief, Physical abuse, Self harm, Torture, War, Genocide, Xenophobia, Racism, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence