A review by jaywb
Babel: An Arcane History by R.F. Kuang

dark emotional sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

An extremely enjoyable read - the author is now an insta-buy of mine! The characters have depth and the story evokes emotions. (
I spent the last few chapters having to read through tears.
) The only thing that threw me off occasionally was the pacing, as it began very slowly and picked up pace closer to the end, although I believe this added to my overall enjoyment as it allowed me to fully connect with the characters.
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