The final 200 pages of this grim novel were truly Kuang at her best I have so many praises for what she achieved within the last few chapters, and yet I’m rendered speechless right now. I’m not kidding I read the last 200 pages in one sitting. The narrative was thoroughly merciless, full of brutal actions, gripping, and unputdownable. I had a notion of the fate of the main characters, but I totally didn’t expect to be enraptured as much as I did. That being said, If you do know about Mao Zedong’s story, you probably already know the general direction of Rin’s story, but rest assured that Kuang has more than enough ammunition in store to surprise, enthrall, and bleed your heart dry. If you don’t know about Mao Zedong’s tyranny, though, I suggest reading about them before or after you’ve finished The Burning God, it’s up to you. I have contemplated discussing the source of the inspiration behind the conflict in this final installment, mainly Mao Zedong’s response to Western imperialism, but I feel that it would be too spoilery for those who don’t know I prefer to refrain from ruining your experience. I won’t mention any specifics regarding the story in this review.

Hate was its own kind of fire and if you had nothing else, it kept you warm.”

It made every muscle in her body tense, made her veins boil so hot she thought her head might split in half, and yet it fueled everything she did. Do not misconstrue my statement, though, I loved both The Poppy War and The Dragon Republic, but The Burning God blew them out of the water it’s simply on a higher level of quality. My claim might sound like hyperbole to you, but I can’t help it, I’m genuinely astounded by how far Kuang has improved in her craft as a storyteller. The Burning God is by far the best book R.F. I have a Booktube channel now! Subscribe here: ĪRC provided by the publisher-Harper Voyager-in exchange for an honest review.īursting with violence, devastation, death, and profound emotions.

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