A review by ceruleanshelves
Babel by R.F. Kuang

challenging dark emotional informative reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

i really loved the etymological/translation element of this. i think the overall concept was intriguing, and i think a lot of fair points are made.
however, i can see how some readers don't like the second half as it slows down in action, but underneath it's an emotional build.
i think overall this is a very solid addition to dark academia. honestly still processing that last 10% 😭

def check TWs
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