A review by julia_eve_r
Babel by R.F. Kuang

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This book is incredible. The magic system is rich and well fleshed out, the characters are foils to each other, they represent bigger ideas/beliefs. The way the book is written uses references uniquely and well, and the rich language is amazing. Best book of the year. Also it educated me on etymology and expanded my experiences with ‘double consciousness’ and systematic discrimination and so much more. This book should be studied at school. 
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