A review by npolanchik
Babel by R.F. Kuang

• 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

4.25

Extremely well written but I found too much emphasis on etymology in the beginning of half of the book. Ultimately, I think this book will hold up as a “classic” work in how we talk about colonialism and racism