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Babel: An Arcane History
by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book had some really good moments/quotes. The magical system is really cool. There were a few times when it felt like we were going on an adventure with the trio from Harry Potter, except the characters are older and the ending is a lot darker.
Not a feel-good tale. The ending is only vaguely hopeful; it’s mainly just tragic.
It took me five months to read this (in between other books; I couldn’t read it straight through). Thankfully, it’s broken up into short sections within each chapter, but it is unbelievably long and slow. Ultimately worth it, but I’m not eager to read another book of hers right now; I need a break.
Not a feel-good tale. The ending is only vaguely hopeful; it’s mainly just tragic.
It took me five months to read this (in between other books; I couldn’t read it straight through). Thankfully, it’s broken up into short sections within each chapter, but it is unbelievably long and slow. Ultimately worth it, but I’m not eager to read another book of hers right now; I need a break.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Murder, War