loconnell37 's review for:

Babel by R.F. Kuang

5.0

adventurous challenging tense medium-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

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This is one of the best books I’ve ever read. The linguistics-based magic system is brilliant. The characters were well developed and likeable. Amazing message about racism and colonialism in academia. Would recommend to anyone, but especially anyone with experience in rigorous academics. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, Cultural appropriation, Colonisation

Moderate: Child abuse, Misogyny, Classism

There is one scene towards the beginning of the book with explicit descriptions of

a father beating his son

It never happens again.