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A review by eeviee
Babel by R.F. Kuang
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-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
A very select crowd will be quite offended by this book. I will be there to watch them squirm.
forewarning: anyone who gets into this expecting a high-octane fantasy piece will be sorely disappointed. it reads like a historical record read in first person first, then third perspective in the footnotes. i probably wouldn't want to recommend it to people who are looking for an action-packed fantasy with rich world building filled with magic. it's heavy on the political intrigue and less on the action.
forewarning: anyone who gets into this expecting a high-octane fantasy piece will be sorely disappointed. it reads like a historical record read in first person first, then third perspective in the footnotes. i probably wouldn't want to recommend it to people who are looking for an action-packed fantasy with rich world building filled with magic. it's heavy on the political intrigue and less on the action.