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A review by momtotwo2022
Babel by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Solid 4 stars.
Enjoyed the last half of this one more than the first half. I found the foreword a bit pretentious and defensive so that was off-putting at the beginning of this book. Once I began reading, however, I enjoyed it.
The book began somewhat slow with not much happening but it did set the scene well and provided some good character development. In the last half, quite a lot occurred, and it built to a beautiful ending that caught me off guard emotionally.
Pros: Higher quality writing, good story, strong/impactful message.
Cons: Pacing was a bit off, reads like a linguistics textbook in several chunks/paragraphs, some characters seemed slightly one-dimensional.
Overall: A good read that I would recommend if you have it on your tbr.
Enjoyed the last half of this one more than the first half. I found the foreword a bit pretentious and defensive so that was off-putting at the beginning of this book. Once I began reading, however, I enjoyed it.
The book began somewhat slow with not much happening but it did set the scene well and provided some good character development. In the last half, quite a lot occurred, and it built to a beautiful ending that caught me off guard emotionally.
Pros: Higher quality writing, good story, strong/impactful message.
Cons: Pacing was a bit off, reads like a linguistics textbook in several chunks/paragraphs, some characters seemed slightly one-dimensional.
Overall: A good read that I would recommend if you have it on your tbr.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Racism, Xenophobia, Grief, Murder, and Colonisation
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Child abuse