A review by jo_brekker
Babel by R.F. Kuang

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The chances of you being beaten by a book is low, but never zero.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, Colonisation, War, and Classism

Moderate: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Gun violence, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Islamophobia, Kidnapping, and Mass/school shootings

Minor: Police brutality and Fire/Fire injury