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Mentioned in 4 episodes

Poppy War

Book •

Mentioned by

Rebecca F. Kuang

Katherine Mangu-Ward

Mentioned in 4 episodes

Mentioned by

Tyler Cowen

as one of

Rebecca F. Kuang

's works.

Rebecca F. Kuang on National Literatures, Book Publishing, and History in Fiction

Recommended by

Katherine Mangu-Ward

, who enjoys fantasy novels about military strategy and empire building.

End the Fed? Or Turn It Over to Trump?

Mentioned as an example of a morally gray character where the arc darkens instead of redeeming.

#232. 5 Tips For Crafting Morally Gray Characters Readers Love

Mentioned by

Angus Stewart

in relation to the upcoming anthology "The Way Spring Arrives and Other Stories."

Ep 42 - Chi Zijian and The Last Quarter of the Moon with Bruce Humes

Mentioned by

Nathan Ball

as a comparison novel for his fantasy novel, highlighting its political aspects.

Choosing Professional Self-Publishing over Traditional Publishing (Ep. 5)

Mentioned by

R.F. Kuang

as a book trilogy written when she was an undergrad, focusing on issues of 20th century Chinese history.

R. F. Kuang, "Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators’ Revolution" (Harper Voyager, 2022)

Compared to "Blood Over Bright Haven" by Richard for its adult themes despite YA trappings.

Blood Over Bright Haven: Spoiler-free & Spoiler Review | 2 To Ramble #208

Mentioned by

Dani Zacarias

as a dark fantasy trilogy that is a fantastical version of a difficult period in China's history.

321: Why doing things the hard way matters more than ever (with Dani Zacarias)

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