A review by _polaris_
Babel by R.F. Kuang

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This is a brilliant book! No questions about it. 
It challenged me, touched me deeply and is so well structured and written. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, Colonisation, and War

Moderate: Slavery and Grief

Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Drug use