The Complete Poppy War Trilogy Boxed Set
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The Complete Poppy War Trilogy Boxed Set
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The Complete Poppy War Trilogy Boxed Set
Immerse yourself in the enthralling world of R. F. Kuang's groundbreaking trilogy, available as a complete boxed set: The Poppy War, The Dragon Republic, and The Burning God. These novels invite readers into a richly realised epic, meticulously weaving together the histories and mythologies of a fantastical version of China during the tumultuous twentieth century. Bursting with treachery, magic, and an unrelenting examination of power and identity, this series is a must-read for fantasy aficionados.
The Poppy War introduces us to the formidable Rin, a war orphan whose fierce determination earns her a spot at Nikan's prestigious military academy. There, amidst an atmosphere of fierce competition and profound rivalries, she uncovers her latent powers of shamanism. Rin learns that ancient gods, considered myths, are very much alive, bestowing her with perilous abilities. As tensions escalate between the Nikara Empire and the Federation of Mugen, Rin realises her supernatural powers might be pivotal in preserving her homeland. Yet, wielding such formidable energy, thanks to the volatile Phoenix god, comes with a dire cost: a creeping loss of her humanity.
In The Dragon Republic, the saga continues as Rin grapples with the haunting aftermath of her catastrophic actions in battle. Tormented by guilt and the demanding voice of the Phoenix, she struggles against her own demons and a burgeoning opium addiction. Aligning herself with the Dragon Warlord, an adversary of the traitorous Empress, Rin must navigate a web of lies and shifting allegiances. As she becomes enmeshed in revolutionary fervour, the lure to unleash the Phoenix’s wrath becomes increasingly seductive, threatening to plunge the world into chaos once more.
The trilogy reaches its explosive climax in The Burning God. Having repelled both foreign invaders and the nefarious Empress, Rin stands at the precipice of power. Emboldened by the adoration of her people, who view her as a saviour goddess, she embarks on a mission to restore the shamanic traditions threatened by her enemies. As her influence grows, so does the Phoenix's intoxicating call for destruction. Rin must confront the ultimate test: to harness her powers for unity or give in to the apocalyptic flames, consuming everything in her wake.
This trilogy not only captivates with its gripping narrative and multidimensional characters but also offers a poignant exploration of war, politics, and colonialism—complex themes seamlessly interwoven with vivid worldbuilding. As Library Journal aptly notes, "Mixing historical parallels of Chinese history, the themes of war, politics, and colonialism are balanced with terrific, flawed characters and amazing worldbuilding," this trilogy is a masterful blend of action, reflection, and imagination.
Series: Poppy War
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780063371781
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 November 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Collins
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 97.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 1406g
Pages: 1872
About the Author
Rebecca F. Kuang is the #1 New York Times and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the Poppy War trilogy, Babel: An Arcane History, and Yellowface. Her work has won the Nebula, Locus, Crawford, and British Book Awards. A Marshall Scholar, she has an MPhil in Chinese Studies from Cambridge and an MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies from Oxford. She is now pursuing a PhD in East Asian Languages and Literatures at Yale, where she studies diaspora, contemporary Sinophone literature, and Asian American literature.
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