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daniela_09 's review for:
Babel
by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is the fantasy and dark academia I wanted The Secret History by Donna Tartt to be.
Babel is immersive, passionate and critical as expected of R. F. Kuang's incredible writing.
I felt like I was transported to Oxford in the past with sprinkles of magic. You could tell how much research goes into this book and it was so heart-warming reading about the friendship and found family of Robin, Rami, Victoire and Letty.
This is my 3rd book of Rebecca Kuang and I can’t wait to read Yellowface soon 💛
Babel is immersive, passionate and critical as expected of R. F. Kuang's incredible writing.
I felt like I was transported to Oxford in the past with sprinkles of magic. You could tell how much research goes into this book and it was so heart-warming reading about the friendship and found family of Robin, Rami, Victoire and Letty.
This is my 3rd book of Rebecca Kuang and I can’t wait to read Yellowface soon 💛
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Hate crime, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Suicide, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Cultural appropriation, Colonisation, War, Pandemic/Epidemic