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A review by tardislibrary
Babel by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I got stuck an out a third of the way in. But pushed through. Those last 100+ pages fly by.
This is a hefty book. With language and world building so thick you can sink your teeth into it.
Read it, it’s worth it
This is a hefty book. With language and world building so thick you can sink your teeth into it.
Read it, it’s worth it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Murder, Racism, and Torture
Moderate: Classism, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Colonisation, Slavery, Trafficking, and Xenophobia
Minor: Death of parent, Drug use, Grief, Racial slurs, Sexism, War, and Addiction