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A review by eleanora
Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death of parent, Xenophobia, Blood, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Colonisation, Death, Murder, Grief, and Torture
Moderate: Classism, Islamophobia, Slavery, Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, and Police brutality
Minor: Drug use, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug abuse, and War