A review by steviewonder
Babel by R.F. Kuang

challenging dark reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

If I could give this book 6 stars I would. RF Kuang really knows how to make me think holy shit. I will be thinking about this book for months 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Cultural appropriation, Colonisation, and Classism