The religion is inspired by Christianity and colonization history, and its roots are similar to the Western Europe. Hesperia is also a region from The Poppy War that is not pictured in the novel’s map. The Nikara Empire mirrors China, the Federation of Mugen mirrors Japan, and Speer mirrors Taiwan.
The map featured in the novel parallels several fictional nations to modern day countries. The Poppy War dives into the generational effect of war, drawing inspiration from historical events that have occurred in Asia. Kuang, author of The Poppy War trilogy and Babel, illustrates a fictional world based off of 20th century China, including the captivating mystery of shamanism.
While it is entertaining to read novels that feature magic and mystical creatures, books that mirror culture and historical events reveal a richer and deeper understanding of the plot. It is highly appraised for its roots in Asian history and accurate portrayals of war.įantasy books are highly appraised for their detailed worlds, made of fictional cultures and social hierarchies. The Poppy War is the first book from The Poppy War trilogy, written by R.F.
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