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A review by jebrom05
Babel by R.F. Kuang

challenging dark sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Absolutely stunning. At first, I was angry that there was no definitive ending- that we did not jump forward a century and discover that the martyrs were remembered and that their story is revered and studied. However, I feel that this now goes against the story that was told- the continuing fight against colonialism and imperialism, through the use of language, is a struggle still felt and experienced today across the world. Overall, an extremely, poignant novel about the use of language as power, one which I would recommend anyone to read.
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