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A review by sweetpersephone
Babel: An Arcane History by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Fascinating examination of colonisation and living under colonialism through fiction. Anyone interested in how colonisation impacts language would be particularly encouraged to read it. One of the most unique magic systems I've come across. On the negative side, felt that the darker skin characters were under developed which reduced the impact of the story.
Graphic: Death of parent, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Colonisation, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Sexism, Slavery, Cultural appropriation, Death, Gaslighting, Medical content, Xenophobia, Toxic friendship, Violence, Classism, Racism, Emotional abuse, Grief, War, and Torture
Moderate: Drug abuse and Sexual harassment