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Babel: An Arcane History
by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
dark
sad
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:
Complicated
Babel by R.F. Kuang is a stunning, genre-defying read—part historical fiction, part magical realism, all wrapped up in a sharp critique of colonialism, racism, and power. The world-building is rich, the character development is top-notch, and if you’re a language nerd, you’ll eat this up. It starts slow, but once it picks up, it builds into something both beautiful and devastating. Given today’s political climate, some themes hit hard, making it an impactful (if sometimes heavy) read. Definitely worth it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Racism, Violence, Colonisation