A review by foxmulders
Babel by R.F. Kuang

challenging emotional mysterious reflective 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

5.0

- he was right. i’m so sorry. but i don’t know how to go on.
- day by day, birdie. you go on, day by day.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Racism, Grief, and Colonisation

Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Infidelity, Sexism, Slavery, Suicide, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Islamophobia, Murder, Toxic friendship, War, and Injury/Injury detail