A review by jolielau
Babel by R.F. Kuang

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

4.0

Having just read Julia Lovell’s book on the Opium War and Louisa Lim’s coverage of Hong Kong protests, this one is surprisingly relevant and hits too close to home. 

For the first time, I’m finding a fantasy character relatable and oddly familiar. 

-1 not sure how to feel about the ending!
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