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A review by megnut
Babel: An Arcane History by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? No
4.5
This book is not for everyone.
It's philosophical about languages and tactics of struggle... while also anchoring them all in (modified) history.
There's a lot going on, but it's one I'd like to read again to really consider what is shared.
It's philosophical about languages and tactics of struggle... while also anchoring them all in (modified) history.
There's a lot going on, but it's one I'd like to read again to really consider what is shared.
Graphic: Violence, Toxic friendship, Confinement, Grief, Racism, Sexism, and Torture
Moderate: Alcohol, Colonisation, Drug use, Racial slurs, War, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Suicidal thoughts