The Dragon Republic Explained
The Dragon Republic is a grimdark fantasy novel written by R. F. Kuang and published by HarperCollins. The book was published on August 6, 2019, as a sequel to The Poppy War.
Background
The previous book ended with the invasion of Rin's homeland.[1] The book details Rin's experiences with opium addiction and her intentions to murder the Empress.[2] However, Rin now has the power of the Phoenix and is the commander of the Cike.[3] Rin is captured by Yin Vaisra, the Dragon Warlord, who intends to conquer Nikan.[4] [5] The book was published on August 6, 2019.[6] [7] [8] Racquel Nassor suggested content warnings in Book Riot for anyone intending to read the book for "Ableism, Addiction, Emotional Abuse, Physical Abuse, Animal Death, Racism, Sexual Assault, Suicide."[9]
Reception
Kristi Chadwick wrote in Library Journal that the book was a "stunning sequel to The Poppy War."[10] Lucy Lockley wrote in Booklist that the author's "descriptive storytelling reveals the grueling psychological and material cost of war."[11] Jason Kehe wrote in Wired Magazine that the book was "refreshing" and "shocking."[12] Kalyani Saxena wrote in NPR that the book "might just be my favorite piece of fantasy of all time."[13] Frannie Jackson wrote in Paste Magazine that the book has "cemented [Kuang's] status as a fantasy titan."[14] Cate Matthews wrote in Time Magazine that the book has further established Kuang as "one of contemporary fantasy's most promising writers."[15] Publishers Weekly called the book "an enthralling military fantasy brimming with betrayal and bloodshed."[16]
Awards
Translations
The Poppy War has been translated into a number of languages, in addition to its original English.
Language | Title | Publication date | Publisher | Translator | ISBN | Ref. |
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German | Im Zeichen der Mohnblume – Die Kaiserin | 2020 | München Blanvalet | Michaela Link | | |
Italian | La repubblica del drago | 2021 | Mondadori | S. Hakobyan | | |
Polish | Republika Smoka | 2020 | Fabryka Słów | Grzegorz Komerski | | |
Ukrainian | Республіка Дракона | 2021 | Zhorzh | Hanna Lytvynenko | |
Russian | Республика Дракон | 2020 | Fanzon | Natalia Rokachevskaya | | [20] | |
Adaption
The Poppy War Series was optioned for a television adaption by Starlight Media and SA Inc, and was being packaged by Allen Fischer.[21] [22]
Notes and References
- Web site: Liptak . Andrew . 2018-12-30 . All the science fiction and fantasy books we're looking forward to in 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220414181426/https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/30/18127072/sci-fi-fantasy-anders-leckie-liu-hurley-coreybook-gibson-chiang-recommendations-2019 . 2022-04-14 . 2022-04-14 . The Verge . en.
- Web site: Liptak . Andrew . 2019-08-01 . 10 new science fiction and fantasy novels to check out this August . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220414181427/https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/1/20697718/science-fiction-fantasy-books-recommendations-august-kuang-brown-hartsuyker . 2022-04-14 . 2022-04-14 . The Verge . en.
- Web site: Zelda . James TivendaleReviewer Sober Charity Worker Pool Player Poker Player Fitness Runner Metal Rap Mario Kart . 2019-07-08 . REVIEW: The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210128175605/https://www.grimdarkmagazine.com/review-the-dragon-republic-by-r-f-kuang/ . 2021-01-28 . 2022-03-13 . Grimdark Magazine . en-AU.
- Web site: 2019-08-23 . The Dragon Republic: epic fantasy and China's bloody history unite . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220313144259/https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/books/article/3023927/dragon-republic-rf-kuangs-follow-poppy-war-unites . 2022-03-13 . 2022-03-13 . South China Morning Post . en.
- Web site: The Best Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Novels to Read in August (Plus: Short Stories and Sequels!) . 2022-09-17 . Kirkus Reviews . en . 2022-09-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220920170401/https://www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-features/articles/best-science-fiction-fantasy-and-horror-novels-rea/ . live .
- Web site: 2019-01-02 . What to read in 2019, from literary greats to emerging authors . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220414180310/https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/books/article/2180388/what-read-2019-haruki-murakami-margaret-atwood-and-rf . 2022-04-14 . 2022-04-14 . South China Morning Post . en.
- Web site: 28 New Books Out In August 2019 To Add To Your End-Of-Summer Reading List . 2022-04-14 . Bustle . en . 2022-04-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220414180310/https://www.bustle.com/p/28-new-books-out-in-august-2019-to-add-to-your-end-of-summer-reading-list-18364763 . live .
- Web site: 2019-10-10 . Most Anticipated Non-Western Fantasy Books of 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220203115236/https://www.denofgeek.com/culture/most-anticipated-non-western-fantasy-books-of-2019/ . 2022-02-03 . 2022-04-14 . Den of Geek . en-US.
- Web site: Nassor . Racquel . 2021-11-26 . 15 Lovers-to-Enemies Books: When Breakups Go Apocalyptically Bad . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211223081153/https://bookriot.com/lovers-to-enemies-books/ . 2021-12-23 . 2022-04-14 . BOOK RIOT . en-US.
- Web site: R.F . Kuang . The Dragon Republic . 2022-04-14 . Library Journal . 2022-05-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220506140245/https://www.libraryjournal.com/review/the-dragon-republic . live .
- Book: Dragon Republic, by R. F. Kuang. Booklist Online . 2022-04-14 . 2022-05-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220506140244/https://www.booklistonline.com/The-Dragon-Republic-By-R-F-Kuang/pid=9719937 . live .
- WIRED Staff . WIRED's 14 Must-Read Books of Summer . en-US . Wired . 2022-04-14 . 1059-1028 . 2021-04-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210417083759/https://www.wired.com/story/14-best-summer-books/ . live .
- News: Engaging with Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: A reading list . en . NPR . 2022-04-14 . 2022-05-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220505130243/https://www.npr.org/2021/05/14/996566038/engaging-with-asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-month-a-reading-list . live .
- Web site: 2019-12-19 . The 19 Best Novels of 2019 . 2022-04-14 . pastemagazine.com . en . 2021-11-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211102085151/https://www.pastemagazine.com/books/best-books/best-novels-of-2019-ranked-list-fantasy-sci-fi/ . live .
- 'The Dragon Republic' Is on TIME's List of the 100 Best Fantasy Books . 2022-04-14 . Time . en . 2022-04-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220414180310/https://time.com/collection/100-best-fantasy-books/5898531/the-dragon-republic/ . live .
- Web site: Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror Book Review: The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang. Harper Voyager, $26.99 (672p) ISBN 978-0-06-266263-7 . 2022-03-13 . Publishers Weekly . en . 2022-03-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220313144259/https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-06-266263-7 . live .
- Web site: Tejada . Andrew . 2020-10-17 . Announcing the Winners of the Inaugural Ignyte Awards! . 2022-04-14 . Tor.com . en-US . 2022-02-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220220071948/https://www.tor.com/2020/10/17/announcing-the-winners-of-the-inaugural-ignyte-awards/ . live .
- Web site: locusmag . 2020-10-18 . Ignyte Awards Winners . 2022-04-14 . Locus Online . en-US . 2022-01-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220104073521/https://locusmag.com/2020/10/ignyte-awards-winners/ . live .
- Web site: Rocket . Stubby the . 2019-11-05 . Cast Your Vote in the 2019 Goodreads Choice Awards Opening Round! . 2022-09-18 . Tor.com . en-US . 2022-09-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220920172644/https://www.tor.com/2019/11/05/cast-your-vote-in-the-2019-goodreads-choice-awards-opening-round/ . live .
- Web site: 2020-07-30 . Ребекка Куанг "Республика Дракон": военное фэнтези в восточном сеттинге Книги, Обзоры книг . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210708053936/https://www.mirf.ru/book/rebekka-kuang-respublika-drakon/ . 2021-07-08 . 2022-04-14 . . . ru.
- Web site: White . Peter . 2020-12-08 . Starlight Media Developing TV Adaptation Of Rebecca F. Kuang's Fantasy Books Including 'The Poppy War' . 2022-04-14 . Deadline . en-US . 2022-04-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220414180310/https://deadline.com/2020/12/starlight-media-tv-adaptation-of-rebecca-f-kuangs-fantasy-books-the-poppy-war-1234651757/ . live .
- Web site: Templeton . Molly . 2020-12-08 . R.F. Kuang's Epic Poppy War Series Is Headed to Television . 2022-09-18 . Tor.com . en-US . 2022-09-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220920170701/https://www.tor.com/2020/12/08/r-f-kuangs-epic-poppy-war-series-is-headed-to-television/ . live .