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A review by scribblinginthemargins
Babel by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
emotional
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
Quite possibly the best book I've ever read! The storytelling and linguistic craftsmanship alone is flawless but weaving through the barbarity of empire and colonisation into an epic alternate history ties together solidarity, race and class struggle makes this an unforgettable read.
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Slavery, Xenophobia, Trafficking, Colonisation
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Grief, Cultural appropriation, Injury/Injury detail, Classism