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A review by daniela_09
Babel by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
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, Grief, Hate crime, Misogyny, Murder, Pandemic/Epidemic, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Violence, War, Xenophobia, Suicide, Colonisation, Cultural appropriation, and Death of parent