A review by madsmacmath
Babel by R.F. Kuang

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

R.F. Kuang is a master and this is dark academia at its finest. It’s a must-read for fans of the Secret History and critics of the exclusivity and whiteness of academia. I’ll be thinking about what this book means and the complexities it raises for years to come.