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A review by ireadinbed
Babel: An Arcane History by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
5.0
I would rate this higher if i could.
This is the only highly anticipated read ive had in years that actually held up to the weight if my expectations.
Actually it surpassed it. I was intrigued originally by the premise and primed for what seemed a really unique magic system. Then i read the poppy war trilogy and thought it would also emotionally devestate me.
I did not anticipate how much it would ask of me as a reader. I feel weighed and challenged by this book. I think it is the most politically astute story ive ever read (except maybe The Broken Earth Trilogy) and sacrificed none od the art of story telling to manage it.
This is the only highly anticipated read ive had in years that actually held up to the weight if my expectations.
Actually it surpassed it. I was intrigued originally by the premise and primed for what seemed a really unique magic system. Then i read the poppy war trilogy and thought it would also emotionally devestate me.
I did not anticipate how much it would ask of me as a reader. I feel weighed and challenged by this book. I think it is the most politically astute story ive ever read (except maybe The Broken Earth Trilogy) and sacrificed none od the art of story telling to manage it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Racism, Xenophobia, Child abuse, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: War, Drug use, Slavery, Suicide, and Sexual violence