changofett13 's review for:

Babel by R.F. Kuang

4.0

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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A slow start with some predictable outcomes but a message and execution strong enough for the predictability to fall by the wayside of the reading experience. The research required to pull off a novel such as this must have been immense. 
SPOILER: We love a story that realistically explores the struggle of organizing by for class consciousness and working-class solidarity against the heavy weight of imperialist oppression and the ruling class. Racism IS rooted in classism and I’m glad R.F Kuong is saying it with her full chest.