A review by kitkathw871
Babel by R.F. Kuang

adventurous dark inspiring tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I love RF Kuang's writing and how massively intelligent you can tell that she is. The book is well researched and makes you miss being a student with the way she writes about linguistics. I've not met anyone who's been able to write narratives about these specific racial themes the way that Kuang does and it makes my personal experiences feel seen, even in her book's faraway setting and context. This book is sharp, fantastical, and a reflection of its author's best qualities. 
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