A review by endlessly_jasmine
Babel by R.F. Kuang

dark reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

The concept had potential and could have amounted to something much better if the author had devoted more time and pages to world building and character development instead of repeatedly telling the reader that imperialism is bad and only benefits the rich and powerful. 
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