The Poppy War - The Poppy War Book 1 (Paperback)
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The Poppy War - The Poppy War Book 1 (Paperback)

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Paperback 544 Pages
Published: 18/10/2018
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Waterstones Says

From the Waterstones Book of the Year-shortlisted author of Babel comes the first part of a majestic fantasy saga inspired by China's tumultuous century, as a gifted peasant girl receives a revelatory course in shamanism in the shadow of a looming war.

A brilliantly imaginative epic fantasy debut, inspired by the bloody history of China's twentieth century and filled with treachery and magic.

When Rin aced the Keju - the test to find the most talented students in the Empire - it was a shock to everyone: to the test officials, who couldn't believe a war orphan from Rooster Province could pass without cheating; to Rin's guardians, who had hoped to get rich by marrying her off; and to Rin herself, who realized she was finally free from a life of servitude. That she got into Sinegard - the most elite military school in Nikan - was even more surprising.

But surprises aren't always good.

Because being a dark-skinned peasant girl from the south is not an easy thing at Sinegard. Fighting the prejudice of rival classmates, Rin discovers that she possesses a lethal, unearthly power - an aptitude for the nearly-mythical art of shamanism. Exploring the depths of her gift with the help of psychoactive substances and a seemingly insane teacher, Rin learns that gods long thought dead are very much alive - and that mastering these powers could mean more than just surviving school.

For while the Nikara Empire is at peace, the Federation of Mugen still lurks across a narrow sea. The Federation occupied Nikan for decades after the First Poppy War, and only barely lost the continent in the Second. And while most people calmly go about their lives, a few are aware that a Third Poppy War is just a spark away...

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780008239848
Number of pages: 544
Weight: 370 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 34 mm


MEDIA REVIEWS

'An outstanding debut.' - The Daily Mail

'A masterpiece by grimdark's newest and perhaps darkest daughter.' - Fantasy Book Review

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Hardback

“Asian inspired adult fantasy set during a war.”

Firstly I want to say that my rating does not mean that this book is bad or poorly written, The views I have are because a lot of gruesome things happen thus making the main character change, which is understandable... More

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Chloe at Leicester

“One of the best fantasy books I have ever read.”

This was epic .

First of all, how is this R. F. Kuang debut?! I cannot believe this is her first novel, it's honestly mind-blowing considering her writing and world-building. Her writing is honestly amazing and... More

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“Beautifully written with an important message about war”

The Poppy War is R. F Kuang's debut novel and it's been making some waves.

Rin is a war orphan, trapped in a family who want to marry her off for their own advantage. Her only chance of escape is to get... More

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