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A review by coyotes_tiptoe
Babel by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
R.F.Kuang has broken my heart with how beautiful and flawless this book it. The characters are complex and whole, the world is thoroughly thought out, and the plot is intense and important.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Classism, Xenophobia, Racism, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Racial slurs, Slavery, Murder, Misogyny, War, Violence, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, Torture, Death, Colonisation, and Suicide