A review by collinmk
Babel by R.F. Kuang

4.5

 I REALLY want to love this book. The magic system, world building, colonialism commentary, and prose are all incredible. The issue for me is the pacing during the middle of the book. I felt like I was constantly pushing through mud to get to the next part of the story during the studying portion of this book. Regardless, this book is definitely worth a read and allows for great discussion on British colonialism and its global effects.
 
Favourite Quote:

"English did not just borrow words from other languages; it was stuffed to the brim with foreign influences, a Frankenstein vernacular. And Robin found it incredible, how this country, whose citizens prided themselves so much on being better than the rest of the world, could not make it through an afternoon tea without borrowed goods."