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A review by v_larr
Babel by R.F. Kuang
4.0
I really wish GR had a .5 star option because I can't choose btwn 4 and 5
Some pacing issues that are making me hinge btwn four and five stars
Deaths were written very strangely (tying back to pacing issues)
Phenomenal writing, loved the use of footnotes
Unique and brilliant concept, bringing magic from the phrase “lost in translation,” allowing for really wonderful discussions on the beauty of language and the complexity of translation
Don’t even get me started on the commentary on colonization
Albeit quite telly rather than showy, I find that it works really well bc it’s just facts
I don’t understand why Letty is so controversial
Ramy was done fucking dirty and I will die on that hill
Might try to make a coherent review when I wake up tmrw
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Very unique take on revolution (as shown in novels, I mean)Some pacing issues that are making me hinge btwn four and five stars
Deaths were written very strangely (tying back to pacing issues)
Phenomenal writing, loved the use of footnotes
Unique and brilliant concept, bringing magic from the phrase “lost in translation,” allowing for really wonderful discussions on the beauty of language and the complexity of translation
Don’t even get me started on the commentary on colonization
Albeit quite telly rather than showy, I find that it works really well bc it’s just facts
I don’t understand why Letty is so controversial
Ramy was done fucking dirty and I will die on that hill
Might try to make a coherent review when I wake up tmrw