A review by kaeschwalber
Babel by R.F. Kuang

challenging dark emotional hopeful 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? No

5.0

Dark academia historical fiction about colonization. Thesis: no one is free until everyone is. Clever, concise, and incredibly well informed. One of the best books about translation in existence. 
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