A review by chelbuch
Babel by R.F. Kuang

challenging dark mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

Babel should be at the the top of everyone’s list who claims to like fantasy or dark academia. Magic being intertwined with language and translation is such a great metaphor that is fragmented the reflected differently through each character. 
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