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endlessly_jasmine 's review for:
Babel
by R.F. Kuang
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia, Colonisation, Classism
Moderate: Sexism, Torture, Violence, Blood
Minor: Drug use, War