A review by sequelmage
Babel-17 by Samuel R. Delany

adventurous challenging fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

This was a decent read. First it doesn’t really feel dated even though it was written in 1966. It is also surprisingly diverse for a sci-fi novel written around that time. 

The book had a strong beginning and really interesting take on space travel.  Basically, you need dead people to help you pilot the space craft. 

But it kind of lost me a little over half way and it kind of ended with a fizzle. I still enjoyed it, but kind of wished it had finished as strongly as it started. 
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