A review by kayla_kamldecker
Babel by R.F. Kuang

challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book felt profound, and I could absolutely see it being taught alongside the classics in classrooms of the future.

My only complaint is that it was very slow, and seemed to drag. I think this book could have easily been split into two or three separate books.