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

adventurous challenging sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

It reads like a movie which I enjoyed. Read in 2 days. Great writing. I didn't feel like I needed a history lesson or a dictionary while reading. The characters didnt make me care about them so Im not planning on continuing with the series. A good read if you like military fantasy.
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