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booksandcat 's review for:
Babel
by R.F. Kuang
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I absolutely adored this book. I've seen other reviews mention a change halfway through, and I agree with that - the first half, focusing more on translation and learning, was definitely my favourite over the last half, which focused more on violence and attempted revolution.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism