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A review by kittykels
Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
The story of these young scholars is a beautiful exploration of language and language families amid a timeless reflection on social justice issues.
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Sexism, Torture, Racial slurs, Colonisation, Gun violence, Slavery, Murder, Racism, War, Violence, Death of parent, and Classism
Minor: Alcohol