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A review by shakespeareantragedy
Babel by R.F. Kuang
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
did you hear that? yeah, that was the sound of my heart cleaving in two and being stomped on repeatedly. my god, words can't express the feelings i have for this book.
babel is a work of fiction, but it's also a work of history. of language, etymology and philology. of tremendous tragedy. most important, it's a work of political philosophy: through jagged, complex characters and a meticulously well-constructed narrative, kuang dissects the intricacies of imperialism and insurrection with just... insane fucking skill.
babel is a work of fiction, but it's also a work of history. of language, etymology and philology. of tremendous tragedy. most important, it's a work of political philosophy: through jagged, complex characters and a meticulously well-constructed narrative, kuang dissects the intricacies of imperialism and insurrection with just... insane fucking skill.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Suicide, Colonisation, and Classism