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

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

Just… wow. As a sociologist it is hard for me to find fiction books that so earnestly tap into the reality of the global empire without struggling to hold the line in either firmly fiction or firmly reality. This walked the line perfectly. 
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