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A review by fronk10
Babel by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
sad
fast-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
4.0
An excellent and thought provoking read. I loved the characters, and Robin’s journey was so interesting to watch. It also has such a unique magic system that I adored, I just feel it got a little bogged down in semantics sometimes - but they are language scholars after all! A hard read at times, but a necessary one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Death of parent, and War