Babel by R.F. Kuang

Babel

R.F. Kuang

560 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical literary challenging dark emotional medium-paced

Description

Traduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal. Oxford, 1836.The city of dreaming spires.It is the centre of all knowledge and progress in the world.And at its centre is Babel, the Royal Institute of Translation. The tow...

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Moods

dark 77%
emotional 65%
challenging 61%
reflective 51%
tense 50%
informative 43%
sad 42%
adventurous 40%
mysterious 24%
inspiring 20%
hopeful 12%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 34%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Character: 19% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 99%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.49

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