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The Poppy War is not your usual fantasy story where the main character is overpowered from the start. Yes, Rin was destined for something greater, but she worked hard, struggled, and proved herself. She was born to be great, but her journey also shows what it means to be human. You follow her from childhood to becoming a child of war, and it is impossible not to empathize with her.
R.F. Kuang does not hold back in making her characters suffer, and it is both shocking and powerful. The book takes inspiration from real historical events, particularly the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Nanjing Massacre, which makes it even more haunting and unforgettable.
The book is great, but some parts can get overwhelming, which is why I postponed picking up the remaining books. Still, I know I will read them soon.
The Poppy War is not your usual fantasy story where the main character is overpowered from the start. Yes, Rin was destined for something greater, but she worked hard, struggled, and proved herself. She was born to be great, but her journey also shows what it means to be human. You follow her from childhood to becoming a child of war, and it is impossible not to empathize with her.
R.F. Kuang does not hold back in making her characters suffer, and it is both shocking and powerful. The book takes inspiration from real historical events, particularly the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Nanjing Massacre, which makes it even more haunting and unforgettable.
The book is great, but some parts can get overwhelming, which is why I postponed picking up the remaining books. Still, I know I will read them soon.