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A review by lauragarabedian
Babel: An Arcane History by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Violence, Slavery, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Cursing, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, Suicide, Islamophobia, Infidelity, Forced institutionalization, Gun violence, Colonisation, Addiction, Abandonment, Racism, Trafficking, Suicidal thoughts, Racial slurs, Physical abuse, Grief, Drug abuse, Classism, Misogyny, Hate crime, Drug use, Death, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Police brutality, Murder, Mass/school shootings, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Deportation, Cultural appropriation, Bullying, Blood, and Alcohol