
The Burning God
The Burning God is a 2020 historical fantasy and epic fantasy novel by R. F. Kuang. It deals with cultural heritage, imaginary wars and battles, shamans and magic.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, and 85 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 14 editions.
At about 520 pages, most readers finish it in 9–10 hours.
About The Burning God
The exciting end to The Poppy War trilogy, R. F. Kuang's acclaimed, award-winning epic fantasy that combines the history of twentieth-century China with a gripping world of gods and monsters, to devastating, enthralling effect. After saving her nation of Nikan from foreign invaders and battling the evil Empress Su Daji in a brutal civil war, Fang Runin was betrayed by allies and left for dead. Despite her losses, Rin hasn't given up on those for whom she has sacrificed so much-the people of the southern provinces and especially Tikany, the village that is her home. Returning to her roots, Rin meets difficult challenges-and unexpected opportunities. While her new allies in the Southern Coalition leadership are sly and untrustworthy, Rin quickly realizes that the real power in Nikan lies with the millions of common people who thirst for vengeance and revere her as a goddess of salvation. Backed by the masses and her Southern Army, Rin will use every weapon to defeat the Dragon Republic, the colonizing Hesperians, and all who threaten the shamanic arts and their practitioners. As her power and influence grows, though, will she be strong enough to resist the Phoenix's intoxicating voice urging her to burn the world and everything in it.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Burning God?
The Burning God was written by R. F. Kuang and first published in 2020.
What genre is The Burning God?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy, Epic Fantasy and Myth & Legend Fiction.
How long is The Burning God?
The median edition has 520 pages, about 9–10 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Burning God?
Readers who like it often enjoy Last Argument of Kings, Jurgen and The house of the Wolfings.
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