A review by megomyego1
Babel by R.F. Kuang

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

5.0

This book deserves all the hype it gets. It brought me to tears, broke me, and made my linguist heart feel seen. If you enjoy language, historical fantasy, or reading about the racism embedded in education and colonialism, then this book is definitely for you. 
Expand filter menu Content Warnings