A review by lavendervioletreader
Babel by R.F. Kuang

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad slow-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

I can't say anything else but : breathtaking, I don't think I'll recover from this story, ever.

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, Violence, Xenophobia, Trafficking, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Torture, Blood, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and War

Minor: Alcoholism and Drug use