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A review by nightsparks
Babel by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
inspiring
reflective
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
Wow. What a fantastic read. An absolute masterpiece. A masterclass in weaving historical fiction, history, language, colonialism, capitalism, revolution, and academia. A modern Greek tragedy of hubris.
The highest honour I can bestow upon it: I will be purchasing a physical copy of this book.
Ps, the long title is a tier: the Necessity of Violence: an Arcane History of Oxford Translators’ Revolution
The highest honour I can bestow upon it: I will be purchasing a physical copy of this book.
Ps, the long title is a tier: the Necessity of Violence: an Arcane History of Oxford Translators’ Revolution
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Xenophobia, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Cultural appropriation, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Genocide, Torture, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, War, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infidelity, Blood, Trafficking, Abandonment, Deportation
Truly recommend looking these up