A review by nisaak
Babel by R.F. Kuang

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

I enjoyed this book at the beginning for the love of words and translation and a magic system that's based on words. It was very, very long and got really dark and I felt like my first reaction was naive.
I listened to the audiobook version which helped make some of the words in languages other than English and French come alive in my ears.

I was supportive of the revolution that happened towards the end of the book. I was supportive of the Hermes Society. If it had been real, I hope I would have chosen to be there to help Babel fall.
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