kay_jax 's review for:

Babel by R.F. Kuang

5.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad 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: No

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So many thoughts. Ultimately this book hit many themes I’m used to/ I actively seek out, but through a lens I’ve never read from. Babel is rooted in topics of classism, equality, and colonialism, but told through digestible nuance and language that makes it a nearly universal experience. 

I’ll end with my own words: White fragility only upholds racial inequality. Recognize and listen to your friends of color. 

Anyways, thank you Ms. Kuang! 🙇‍♀️